Priest River's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Priest River a growing zone designation of 6a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Priest River's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Priest River area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Priest River, ID.

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Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

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 Priest River is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Priest 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: 6a

Zip Codes: 83856

Longitude: -116.8838

Latitude: 48.1782

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5