Best Plants For Stratford Downtown, CT

plants by zone map for Stratford Downtown, CT

A variety of plants are suitable for Stratford Downtown's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 7a, with average annual lows of 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Stratford Downtown, CT based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Stratford Downtown include beets, bell peppers and broccoli, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like azaleas, butterfly bush and chrysanthemums for the best results.

Trees for Stratford Downtown

American Beech
American Holly
Black Cherry
Black Walnut
Blue Spruce
Dogwood
Eastern Red Cedar
Green Ash
Honey Locust
Northern Red Oak
Pin Oak.
Redbud
River Birch
Silver Maple
Sugar Maple
Sweetgum
White Ash
White Oak
White Pine
Yellow Poplar (Tulip Tree)

Fruits for Stratford Downtown

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Kiwifruit
Mulberries
Nectarines
Pawpaw
Peaches
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Pomegranates
Raspberries
Strawberries

Flowers for Stratford Downtown

Azaleas
Butterfly Bush
Chrysanthemums
Coneflowers
Daffodils
Daylilies
Geraniums
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Iris
Lavender
Marigolds
Pansies
Petunias
Phlox
Roses
Salvia
Sunflowers
Tulips
Zinnia

Vegetables for Stratford Downtown

Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Onions
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini

Map of CT Hardiness Zones

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

Best Time to Plant in Stratford Downtown

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

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Stratford Downtown's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes: 06614, 06615

Longitude: -73.1276

Latitude: 41.1989

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

The USDA growing zone is 7a in Stratford Downtown, CT. 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 Stratford Downtown is 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Stratford Downtown, CT.

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