What Plants Grow Well In 50078?
The USDA hardiness zone is 5a in the 50078 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 50078's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Ferguson's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 50078 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 50078
Have questions about planting in 50078's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 50078 is in USDA hardiness zone 5a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -20 to -15°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Ferguson
Check the growing calendar for Ferguson at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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