Best Plants For Stratford, SD

plants by zone map for Stratford, SD

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

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

Trees for Stratford

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 Stratford

Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Elderberries
Gooseberries
Grapes
Hardy Kiwi
Highbush cranberries
Mulberries
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Saskatoon berries
Strawberries

Flowers for Stratford

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 Stratford

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 SD Hardiness Zones

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

Best Time to Plant in Stratford

Check the growing calendar for Stratford at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

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Stratford's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 4a

Zip Codes: 57474

Longitude: -98.3043

Latitude: 45.3174

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

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

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