What Plants Grow Well In 62970?
The USDA hardiness zone is 7a in the 62970 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 62970's climate based on this hardiness zone.
Learn more about climate conditions on our page for Olmsted's plant hardiness zone.
You can also look up the USDA growing zone for 62970 directly to see the temperature data behind these planting recommendations.

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Planting Advice for 62970
Have questions about planting in 62970's climate? Check out our FAQ below for answers to common questions about growing plants in the area.
Zip code 62970 is in USDA hardiness zone 7a, which means plants there can survive temperatures as low as 0 to 5°F each year.
Best Time to Plant in Olmsted
Check the growing calendar for Olmsted at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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