What Plants Grow Well In 61361?
The USDA hardiness zone is 5b in the 61361 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 61361's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Sheffield's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 61361 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Worm Composting Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

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Metal Seed Storage Box
Trees for 61361
Fruits for 61361
Flowers for 61361
Vegetables for 61361

Planting Advice for 61361
Have questions about planting in 61361's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 61361 is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -15 to -10°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Sheffield
Check the growing calendar for Sheffield at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Raised Garden Bed Kit

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Fluffy Butt Hut Sign

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