Pleasant Plain's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Pleasant Plain 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 Pleasant Plain's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Pleasant Plain area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Pleasant Plain, IA.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

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 Pleasant Plain is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Pleasant Plain'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: 52540

Longitude: -91.8596

Latitude: 41.1472

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10