What Plants Grow Well In 60442?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 60442 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 60442's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Manhattan's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 60442 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 60442
Have questions about planting in 60442's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 60442 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 Manhattan
Check the growing calendar for Manhattan at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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