Best Plants For Elgin, OH

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

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Trees for Elgin

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 Elgin

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.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Flowers for Elgin

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 Elgin

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 OH Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

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.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

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.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Elgin's Temperature

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

Map of Elgin

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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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.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

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.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.