Best Plants For Clear Lake, SD

A variety of plants are suitable for Clear Lake's climate. The growing zone for the area is usually 4b, with average annual lows of -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Clear Lake, SD based on our analysis of the region's information.

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

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

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Trees for Clear Lake

American Basswood

American Beech

American Elm

Balsam Fir

Black Cherry

Black Spruce

Black Walnut

Colorado Blue Spruce

Eastern Hemlock

Eastern White Pine

Green Ash

Northern Red Oak

Norway Spruce

Paper Birch

Red Maple

Silver Maple

Sugar Maple

Tamarack

White Spruce

Yellow Birch

Fruits for Clear Lake

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Crabapples

Currants

Elderberries

Gooseberries

Grapes

Honeyberries

Kiwifruits

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Saskatoon Berries.

Sour Cherries

Strawberries

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Flowers for Clear Lake

Aster (Aster)

Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)

Campanula (Campanula)

Columbine (Aquilegia)

Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera).

Daylily (Hemerocallis)

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)

Goldenrod (Solidago)

Hosta (Hosta)

Hydrangea (Hydrangea)

Lupine (Lupinus)

Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)

Peony (Paeonia)

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)

Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Vegetables for Clear Lake

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Collard Greens

Garlic

Kale

Lettuce

Onions

Parsnips

Peas

Potatoes

Radish

Rutabagas

Spinach

Swiss chard

Turnips

Winter squash.

Map of SD Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Clear Lake ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of South Dakota.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

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.

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.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

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.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Clear Lake's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 4b in Clear Lake, SD. 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 Clear Lake is -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Clear Lake, SD.

Map of Clear Lake

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

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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.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

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Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

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.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.