What Plants Grow Well In 61720?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 61720 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 61720's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Anchor's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 61720 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

Worm Composting Kit

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Fluffy Butt Hut Sign

Women's Panama Summer Hat

Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Trees for 61720
Fruits for 61720
Flowers for 61720
Vegetables for 61720

Planting Advice for 61720
Have questions about planting in 61720's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 61720 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 Anchor
Check the growing calendar for Anchor at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Raised Garden Planter

Naughty Garden Gnome Statue

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Fluffy Butt Hut Sign
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