Best Plants For Elkhart, IN

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

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

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for Elkhart

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 Elkhart

Apples

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Hardy kiwi

Mulberries

Nectarines

Peach

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Sour cherries

Strawberries

Sweet cherries

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.

Flowers for Elkhart

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 Elkhart

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 IN Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Best Time to Plant in Elkhart

Check the growing calendar for Elkhart 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.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Elkhart's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 46514, 46517, 46516, 46515

Longitude: -85.9627

Latitude: 41.6916

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

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

Map of Elkhart

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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Tools You'll Love

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

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.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

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Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

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