Best Plants For Takotna, AK

A variety of plants are suitable for Takotna's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 2a, with average annual lows of -50 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Takotna, AK based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Takotna include beets, broccoli and brussel sprouts, while fruits like apples, blackberries and blueberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like anemone, blanket flower and daffodil for the best results.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Trees for Takotna

Amur Maple

Balsam Fir

Black Spruce

Blue Spruce

Gray Dogwood

Green Ash

Mugo Pine

Paper Birch

Quaking Aspen

Red Pine

Scotch Pine

Siberian Crabapple

Siberian Pea Tree

Silverberry

Snowy Mountain Ash

Tamarack

Trembling Aspen

White Pine.

White Spruce

White Willow

Fruits for Takotna

Apples

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherry

Chokecherries

Cranberries

Currants

Gooseberries

Hardy Kiwi

Haskap

Honeyberries

Lingonberries

Mountain Ash

Nanking Cherry

Pears

Plums

Raspberries

Saskatoon Berries

Serviceberries

Strawberries

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Flowers for Takotna

Anemone

Blanket Flower

Daffodil

Daylily

False Indigo

Hellebore.

Hydrangea

Lupine

Marigold

Pansy

Pasque Flower

Peony

Prickly Pear Cactus

Purple Coneflower

Shasta Daisy

Shooting Star

Siberian Iris

Snowdrop

Sunflower

Yarrow

Vegetables for Takotna

Beets

Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Collard Greens

Green Onions

Kale

Kohlrabi

Lettuce

Mustard Greens

Parsnips

Peas

Radishes

Rutabagas

Snow Peas

Spinach

Swiss Chard

Turnips

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Map of AK Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Takotna ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Alaska.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Best Time to Plant in Takotna

Check the growing calendar for Takotna at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Takotna's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 2a

Zip Codes: 99675

Longitude: -156.0838

Latitude: 62.9827

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -50 to -45

The USDA growing zone is 2a in Takotna, AK. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Takotna is -50 to -45 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Takotna, AK.

Map of Takotna

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

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Tools You'll Love

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

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Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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