What Plants Grow Well In 61845?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6a in the 61845 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 61845's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Foosland's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 61845 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.
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Trees for 61845
- American Elm
- Balsam Fir
- Black Cherry
- Black Walnut
- Colorado Blue Spruce
- Common Juniper
- Dogwood
- Eastern Redbud
- Eastern White Pine
- Honey Locust
- Japanese Maple
- Northern Red Oak
- Norway Spruce
- Paper Birch
- Pin Oak
- Red Maple
- Sugar Maple
- Sweetgum
- White Ash
- Yellow Buckeye
Fruits for 61845
- Apples
- Apricot
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Currants
- Elderberries
- Figs
- Grapes
- Hardy kiwi
- Mulberries
- Nectarines
- Peach
- Pears
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Quince
- Raspberries
- Sour cherries
- Strawberries
- Sweet cherries
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Flowers for 61845
- Black-eyed Susan
- Bleeding heart
- Butterfly Bush
- Columbine.
- Coneflower
- Daffodils
- Daylily
- Geranium
- Hydrangea
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Pansies
- Peony
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Salvia
- Shasta Daisy
- Sunflower
- Tulips
- Zinnia
Vegetables for 61845
- Beans
- Beets
- Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Corn
- Cucumbers
- Eggplant
- Green Onions
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Peas
- Radishes
- Spinach
- Squash
- Swiss Chard
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Zucchini

Planting Advice for 61845
Have questions about planting in 61845's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
โ 01What hardiness zone is 61845?+
Zip code 61845 is in USDA hardiness zone 6a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5ยฐF each year.
โ 02What growing zone is 61845?+
61845 is in zone 6a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.
โ 03What does zone 6a mean for 61845?+
Use zone 6a when selecting plants for 61845. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 61845's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.
โ 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 61845?+
While you can try plants from other zones in 61845, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for Foosland's climate for the best results.
โ 05Where can I learn more about 61845's hardiness zone?+
For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for Foosland.
โ 06Can I search for plants by town instead of postal code?+
Absolutely. We offer plant recommendations for every town in the United States. We have a page on the best plants for Foosland that you might be interested in.
โ 07Best vegetables for 61845?+
Recommended vegetables for 61845 include Beans, Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Onions, Kale, Lettuce, Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Zucchini.
โ 08What fruits grow well in 61845?+
The best fruits for 61845 include Apples, Apricot, Blackberries, Blueberries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Hardy kiwi, Mulberries, Nectarines, Peach, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Quince, Raspberries, Sour cherries, Strawberries and Sweet cherries.
โ 09Good flowers for 61845?+
For 61845 we recommend flowers like Black-eyed Susan, Bleeding heart, Butterfly Bush, Columbine., Coneflower, Daffodils, Daylily, Geranium, Hydrangea, Lavender, Marigold, Pansies, Peony, Rhododendron, Rose, Salvia, Shasta Daisy, Sunflower, Tulips and Zinnia.
โ 10What trees grow well in 61845?+
Trees for 61845's temperatures include American Elm, Balsam Fir, Black Cherry, Black Walnut, Colorado Blue Spruce, Common Juniper, Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, Eastern White Pine, Honey Locust, Japanese Maple, Northern Red Oak, Norway Spruce, Paper Birch, Pin Oak, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Sweetgum, White Ash and Yellow Buckeye.
โ 11Best shrubs for 61845?+
We're still building our shrubs database for 61845. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.
Best Time to Plant in Foosland
Check the growing calendar for Foosland at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
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