Petroleum's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Petroleum a 2023 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 Petroleum's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Petroleum area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Petroleum, IN.

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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 Petroleum is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Petroleum'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.
2023 USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Zip Codes: 46778
Longitude: -85.1508
Latitude: 40.6114
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5