What Plants Grow Well In 61540?
The USDA hardiness zone is 5b in the 61540 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 61540's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Lacon's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 61540 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 61540
Have questions about planting in 61540's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 61540 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 Lacon
Check the growing calendar for Lacon at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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