Best Plants For Benson, IL

A variety of plants are suitable for Benson's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 5b, with average annual lows of -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Benson, IL based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Benson include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like asters, black-eyed susans (rudbeckia) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis) for the best results.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Trees for Benson

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

American Elm (Ulmus Americana)

American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)

Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)

Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Norway Spruce (Picea abies)

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

White Ash (Fraxinus americana)

White Birch (Betula papyrifera)

White Oak (Quercus alba)

White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Fruits for Benson

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Concord grapes

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Gooseberries

Hardy kiwi

Honeyberries

Mulberries.

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Strawberries

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Flowers for Benson

Asters

Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)

Coneflowers (Echinacea)

Daylilies (Hemerocallis)

Forsythia

Hardy Geraniums

Hostas

Hydrangeas

Iris

Lilacs (Syringa)

Marigolds (Tagetes)

Peonies (Paeonia)

Petunias

Rhododendrons

Roses (Rosa)

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)

Sunflowers (Helianthus)

Tulips (Tulipa)

Zinnias

Vegetables for Benson

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Cucumbers

Kale

Leeks

Lettuce

Onions

Peas

Pumpkins

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

Map of IL Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

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.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

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.

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.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Benson's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 5b in Benson, IL. 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 Benson is -15 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Benson, IL.

Map of Benson

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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Tools You'll Love

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.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

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.

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Reusable Grow Bags

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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