Best Plants For Melba, ID

A variety of plants are suitable for Melba'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 Melba, ID based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Melba 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.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables year-round with this indoor hydroponic garden system.

Trees for Melba

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 Melba

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Kiwifruit

Mulberries

Nectarines

Pawpaw

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Pomegranates

Raspberries

Strawberries

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Flowers for Melba

Azaleas

Butterfly Bush

Chrysanthemums

Coneflowers

Daffodils

Daylilies

Geraniums

Hostas

Hydrangeas

Iris

Lavender

Marigolds

Pansies

Petunias

Phlox

Roses

Salvia

Sunflowers

Tulips

Zinnia

Vegetables for Melba

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 ID Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Best Time to Plant in Melba

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

Need Gardening Gear?

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Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Melba's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes: 83641

Longitude: -116.5322

Latitude: 43.3726

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

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

Map of Melba

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

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Tools You'll Love

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

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