St. Francis's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given St. Francis a growing zone designation of 4b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in St. Francis's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the St. Francis area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in St. Francis, MN.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

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 St. Francis is in growing zone 4b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for St. Francis'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: 4b

Zip Codes: 55330, 55070

Longitude: -93.3901

Latitude: 45.3991

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -25 to -20