Best Plants For Central Valley, UT

plants by zone map for Central Valley, UT

A variety of plants are suitable for Central Valley'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 Central Valley, UT based on our analysis of the region's information.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Central Valley 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.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Trees for Central Valley

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 Central Valley

Apples

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Hardy kiwi

Mulberries

Nectarines

Peach

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Sour cherries

Strawberries

Sweet cherries

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Flowers for Central Valley

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 Central Valley

Beans

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Carrots

Cauliflower

Corn

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Onions

Kale

Lettuce

Peas

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

View this profile on Instagram
The Plant Guide Online (@plantguideonline) • Instagram photos and videos

Map of UT Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Reusable Grow Bags

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

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Best Time to Plant in Central Valley

Check the growing calendar for Central Valley 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.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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.

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

Central Valley's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 84754

Longitude: -112.0967

Latitude: 38.6991

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

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

Map of Central Valley

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

All Towns In UT

Alpine Alta Altamont Alton Amalga American Fork Aneth Annabella Antimony Apple Valley Aurora Avon Ballard Bear River City Beaver Benjamin Benson Beryl Junction Bicknell Big Water Blanding Bluebell Bluff Bluffdale Bonanza Boulder Bountiful Brian Head Brigham City Brighton Bryce Canyon City Cache Cannonville Carbonville Castle Dale Castle Valley Cedar City Cedar Fort Cedar Highlands Cedar Hills Centerfield Centerville Central Central Valley Charleston Circleville Clarkston Clawson Clear Creek Clearfield Cleveland Clinton Coalville Copperton Corinne Cornish Cottonwood Heights Cove Dammeron Valley Daniel Delta Deseret Deweyville Draper Duchesne Dugway Dutch John Eagle Mountain East Basin Echo Eden Elberta Elk Ridge Elmo Elsinore Elwood Emery Emigration Canyon Enoch Enterprise Ephraim Erda Escalante Eureka Fairfield Fairview Farmington Farr West Fayette Ferron Fielding Fillmore Flaming Gorge Fort Duchesne Fountain Green Francis Fremont Fruit Heights Garden Garden City Garland Genola Glendale Glenwood Goshen Granite Grantsville Green River Gunnison Halchita Halls Crossing Hanksville Harrisville Hatch Heber Helper Henefer Henrieville Herriman Hideout Highland Hildale Hinckley Hobble Creek Holden Holladay Honeyville Hooper Howell Hoytsville Huntington Huntsville Hurricane Hyde Park Hyrum Independence Interlaken Ivins Jensen Joseph Junction Kamas Kanab Kanarraville Kanosh Kaysville Kearns Kenilworth Kingston Koosharem La Sal La Verkin Lake Shore Laketown Lapoint Layton Leamington Leeds Lehi Levan Lewiston Liberty Lindon Loa Logan Lyman Lynndyl Maeser Magna Manila Manti Mantua Mapleton Marion Marriott-Slaterville Marysvale Mayfield Meadow Mendon Mexican Hat Midvale Midway Milford Millcreek Millville Minersville Moab Modena Mona Monroe Montezuma Creek Monticello Morgan Moroni Mount Pleasant Mountain Green Murray Myton Naples Navajo Mountain Neola Nephi New Harmony Newcastle Newton Nibley North Logan North Ogden North Salt Lake Oak City Oakley Oasis Ogden Oljato-Monument Valley Ophir Orangeville Orderville Orem Palmyra Panguitch Paradise Paragonah Park City Parowan Payson Peoa Perry Peter Pine Valley Plain City Pleasant Grove Pleasant View Plymouth Portage Price Providence Provo Randlett Randolph Redmond Richfield Richmond River Heights Riverdale Riverside Riverton Rockville Rocky Ridge Roosevelt Roy Rush Valley Salem Salina Salt Lake City Samak Sandy Santa Clara Santaquin Saratoga Springs Scipio Scofield Sigurd Silver Summit Smithfield Snowville Snyderville South Jordan South Ogden South Salt Lake South Weber South Willard Spanish Fork Spanish Valley Spring City Spring Glen Spring Lake Springdale Springville St. George Stansbury Park Sterling Stockton Summit Summit Park Sundance Sunset Sutherland Syracuse Tabiona Taylorsville Teasdale Thatcher Thompson Springs Timber Lakes Tooele Toquerville Torrey Tremonton Trenton Tropic Tselakai Dezza Uintah Vernal Vernon Veyo Vineyard Virgin Wales Wallsburg Wanship Washington Washington Terrace Wellington Wellsville Wendover West Bountiful West Haven West Jordan West Mountain West Point West Valley City West Wood White City White Mesa Whiterocks Willard Wolf Creek Woodland Woodland Hills Woodruff Woods Cross

Tools You'll Love

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Plants For Other States:

Looking for the best plants in a different area of the United States? Click on a button below to find plants that are ideal for that state's temperatures.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

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

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

To see our latest gardening and homesteading projects, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.