What Plants Grow Well In 49117?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 49117 zip code. This zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, and helps determine what plants would grow best in the area's climate. Below you'll find a list of the best plants for 49117's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for New Buffalo's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 49117 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

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Trees for 49117
Fruits for 49117
Flowers for 49117
Vegetables for 49117

Planting Advice for 49117
Have questions about planting in 49117's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 49117 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in New Buffalo
Check the growing calendar for New Buffalo at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Naughty Garden Gnome Statue

Worm Composting Kit

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