What Plants Grow Well In 60428?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 60428 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 60428's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Markham's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 60428 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 60428
Have questions about planting in 60428's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 60428 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 Markham
Check the growing calendar for Markham at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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