Best Plants For Sweet Grass, MT

A variety of plants are suitable for Sweet Grass's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 4a, with average annual lows of -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Sweet Grass, MT based on our analysis of the region's information.

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

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

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for Sweet Grass

American Basswood

American Elm

American Sycamore

Balsam Fir

Black Cherry

Black Walnut

Blue Spruce

Canadian Hemlock

Eastern Hemlock

Eastern White Pine

Hackberry

Hawthorn

Honey Locust

Northern Red Oak

Norway Spruce

River Birch

Sugar Maple

Tamarack

White Ash

White Spruce

Fruits for Sweet Grass

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Gooseberries

Grapes

Hardy Kiwi

Highbush cranberries

Mulberries

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Saskatoon berries

Strawberries

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Flowers for Sweet Grass

Astilbe (Astilbe)

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)

Clematis (Clematis)

Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Coreopsis (Coreopsis)

Daylily (Hemerocallis)

Delphinium (Delphinium)

Hosta (Hosta spp.)

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis)

Lupine (Lupinus)

Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana)

Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)

Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum x superbum)

Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)

Veronica (Veronica)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Vegetables for Sweet Grass

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cucumbers

Green beans

Kale

Lettuce

Onions

Parsnips

Peas

Potatoes

Radishes

Spinach

Sweet Corn

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

Map of MT Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Best Time to Plant in Sweet Grass

Check the growing calendar for Sweet Grass 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.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Sweet Grass's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 4a

Zip Codes: 59484

Longitude: -111.9668

Latitude: 48.9929

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -30 to -25

The USDA growing zone is 4a in Sweet Grass, MT. 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 Sweet Grass is -30 to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Sweet Grass, MT.

Map of Sweet Grass

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.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

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Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

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