What Plants Grow Well In 61501?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 61501 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 61501's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Astoria's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 61501 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 61501
Have questions about planting in 61501's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 61501 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 Astoria
Check the growing calendar for Astoria at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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