Rolla's Hardiness Zone

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

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

Zip Codes: 65409, 65401, 65402

Longitude: -91.7607

Latitude: 37.9459

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0