Best Plants For Mount Vernon, IN

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

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Mount Vernon 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.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Trees for Mount Vernon

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 Mount Vernon

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Kiwifruit

Mulberries

Nectarines

Pawpaw

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Pomegranates

Raspberries

Strawberries

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Flowers for Mount Vernon

Azaleas

Butterfly Bush

Chrysanthemums

Coneflowers

Daffodils

Daylilies

Geraniums

Hostas

Hydrangeas

Iris

Lavender

Marigolds

Pansies

Petunias

Phlox

Roses

Salvia

Sunflowers

Tulips

Zinnia

Vegetables for Mount Vernon

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 IN Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Mount Vernon 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.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Best Time to Plant in Mount Vernon

Check the growing calendar for Mount Vernon 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.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Mount Vernon's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 7a

Zip Codes: 47620

Longitude: -87.8958

Latitude: 37.9364

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): 0 to 5

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

Map of Mount Vernon

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.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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Tools You'll Love

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

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Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

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.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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