Millington's Hardiness Zone

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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 Millington is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Millington'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: 60537

Longitude: -88.6024

Latitude: 41.5623

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