Best Plants For Elliott, IL

A variety of plants are suitable for Elliott's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Elliott, IL based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Elliott include beans, beets and bell peppers, while fruits like apples, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush for the best results.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Trees for Elliott

American Elm

Balsam Fir

Black Cherry

Black Walnut

Colorado Blue Spruce

Common Juniper

Dogwood

Eastern Redbud

Eastern White Pine

Honey Locust

Japanese Maple

Northern Red Oak

Norway Spruce

Paper Birch

Pin Oak

Red Maple

Sugar Maple

Sweetgum

White Ash

Yellow Buckeye

Fruits for Elliott

Apples

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Hardy kiwi

Mulberries

Nectarines

Peach

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Sour cherries

Strawberries

Sweet cherries

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Flowers for Elliott

Black-eyed Susan

Bleeding heart

Butterfly Bush

Columbine.

Coneflower

Daffodils

Daylily

Geranium

Hydrangea

Lavender

Marigold

Pansies

Peony

Rhododendron

Rose

Salvia

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Tulips

Zinnia

Vegetables for Elliott

Beans

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Carrots

Cauliflower

Corn

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Onions

Kale

Lettuce

Peas

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 Elliott ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Illinois.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

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.

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.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Elliott's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 6a in Elliott, 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 Elliott is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Elliott, IL.

Map of Elliott

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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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.

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.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.