Pierce's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Pierce a growing zone designation of 5a. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Pierce's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Pierce area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Pierce, NE.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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

Zip Codes: 68767

Longitude: -97.5287

Latitude: 42.199

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -20 to -15