Grand River's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Grand River a growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Grand River's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Grand River area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Grand River, IA.


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Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Grand River is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Grand River's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Zip Codes: 50108
Longitude: -93.963
Latitude: 40.819
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

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