What Plants Grow Well In 62864?
The USDA hardiness zone is 6b in the 62864 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 62864's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Mount Vernon's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 62864 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

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Unisex Summer Straw Hat

Worm Composting Kit
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Planting Advice for 62864
Have questions about planting in 62864's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 62864 is in USDA hardiness zone 6b, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Mount Vernon
Check the growing calendar for Mount Vernon at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Are You Pooping? Sign

Large Greenhouse Kit

Self Watering Plant Pots

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit
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