What Plants Grow Well In 61733?
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -89.3313
Latitude: 40.6293
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

The USDA growing zone is 5b in the 61733 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 Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek, Illinois.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit
Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Large Greenhouse Kit
Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Metal Arbor Trellis
Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.
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 Deer Creek at the Old Farmer's Almanac.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Cluck Around Sign
Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign
Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.