What Plants Grow Well In 61412?
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -90.5555
Latitude: 41.063
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10
The USDA growing zone is 5b in the 61412 zip code. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We've already picked out a selection of the best plants for Alexis to help you get your next gardening project started. We also have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for Alexis, Illinois.
Small Greenhouse Kit
Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.
Wooden Chicken Coop
Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Trees
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American Elm (Ulmus Americana)
American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
White Oak (Quercus alba)
White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Concord grapes
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Gooseberries
Hardy kiwi
Honeyberries
Mulberries.
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Flowers
Asters
Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)
Coneflowers (Echinacea)
Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
Forsythia
Hardy Geraniums
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Iris
Lilacs (Syringa)
Marigolds (Tagetes)
Peonies (Paeonia)
Petunias
Rhododendrons
Roses (Rosa)
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)
Sunflowers (Helianthus)
Tulips (Tulipa)
Zinnias
Vegetables
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Pumpkins
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for Alexis at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Deluxe Plastic Watering Can
High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.
Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Seed Starting Trays
Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.
Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.