What Plants Grow Well In 51012?
The USDA hardiness zone is 5a in the 51012 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 51012's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Cherokee's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 51012 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 51012
Have questions about planting in 51012's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 51012 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 Cherokee
Check the growing calendar for Cherokee at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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