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What Plants Grow Well In 62896?

The USDA hardiness zone is 7a in the 62896 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 62896's climate based on this hardiness zone.

Learn more about climate conditions on our page for West Frankfort's plant hardiness zone.

You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 62896 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Trees for 62896

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  • American BeechTree
  • American HollyTree
  • Black CherryTree
  • Black WalnutTree
  • Blue SpruceTree
  • DogwoodTree
  • Eastern Red CedarTree
  • Green AshTree
  • Honey LocustTree
  • Northern Red OakTree
  • Pin Oak.Tree
  • RedbudTree
  • River BirchTree
  • Silver MapleTree
  • Sugar MapleTree
  • SweetgumTree
  • White AshTree
  • White OakTree
  • White PineTree
  • Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)Tree
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Fruits for 62896

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  • ApplesFruit
  • ApricotsFruit
  • BlackberriesFruit
  • BlueberriesFruit
  • CherriesFruit
  • CurrantsFruit
  • ElderberriesFruit
  • FigsFruit
  • GrapesFruit
  • KiwifruitFruit
  • MulberriesFruit
  • NectarinesFruit
  • PawpawFruit
  • PeachesFruit
  • PearsFruit
  • PersimmonsFruit
  • PlumsFruit
  • PomegranatesFruit
  • RaspberriesFruit
  • StrawberriesFruit

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Flowers for 62896

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  • AzaleasFlower
  • Butterfly BushFlower
  • ChrysanthemumsFlower
  • ConeflowersFlower
  • DaffodilsFlower
  • DayliliesFlower
  • GeraniumsFlower
  • HostasFlower
  • HydrangeasFlower
  • IrisFlower
  • LavenderFlower
  • MarigoldsFlower
  • PansiesFlower
  • PetuniasFlower
  • PhloxFlower
  • RosesFlower
  • SalviaFlower
  • SunflowersFlower
  • TulipsFlower
  • ZinniaFlower
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Vegetables for 62896

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  • BeetsVegetable
  • Bell PeppersVegetable
  • BroccoliVegetable
  • CabbageVegetable
  • CarrotsVegetable
  • CucumbersVegetable
  • EggplantVegetable
  • GarlicVegetable
  • Green BeansVegetable
  • KaleVegetable
  • LettuceVegetable
  • OnionsVegetable
  • RadishesVegetable
  • SpinachVegetable
  • SquashVegetable
  • Sweet CornVegetable
  • Sweet PotatoesVegetable
  • Swiss ChardVegetable
  • TomatoesVegetable
  • ZucchiniVegetable
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best plants to grow in 62896

Planting Advice for 62896

Have questions about planting in 62896's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.

โ„– 01What hardiness zone is 62896?+

Zip code 62896 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 0 to 5ยฐF each year.

โ„– 02What growing zone is 62896?+

62896 is in zone 7a. Hardiness zones and growing zones are the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably.

โ„– 03What does zone 7a mean for 62896?+

Use zone 7a when selecting plants for 62896. Plants rated for other zones may not survive 62896's winter temperatures. Always check plant tags and labels for zone recommendations.

โ„– 04Can I grow plants for other zones in 62896?+

While you can try plants from other zones in 62896, they may need winter protection or indoor shelter during cold spells. Focus on plants recommended for West Frankfort's climate for the best results.

โ„– 05Where can I learn more about 62896's hardiness zone?+

For detailed growing zone information, visit our page on the growing zone for West Frankfort.

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 West Frankfort that you might be interested in.

โ„– 07Best vegetables for 62896?+

Recommended vegetables for 62896 include Beets, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Radishes, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Zucchini.

โ„– 08What fruits grow well in 62896?+

The best fruits for 62896 include Apples, Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Kiwifruit, Mulberries, Nectarines, Pawpaw, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons, Plums, Pomegranates, Raspberries and Strawberries.

โ„– 09Good flowers for 62896?+

For 62896 we recommend flowers like Azaleas, Butterfly Bush, Chrysanthemums, Coneflowers, Daffodils, Daylilies, Geraniums, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Iris, Lavender, Marigolds, Pansies, Petunias, Phlox, Roses, Salvia, Sunflowers, Tulips and Zinnia.

โ„– 10What trees grow well in 62896?+

Trees for 62896's temperatures include American Beech, American Holly, Black Cherry, Black Walnut, Blue Spruce, Dogwood, Eastern Red Cedar, Green Ash, Honey Locust, Northern Red Oak, Pin Oak., Redbud, River Birch, Silver Maple, Sugar Maple, Sweetgum, White Ash, White Oak, White Pine and Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree).

โ„– 11Best shrubs for 62896?+

We're still building our shrubs database for 62896. Our data is updated regularly with the latest USDA data, so check back often.

Best Time to Plant in West Frankfort

Check the growing calendar for West Frankfort at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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