Best Plants For Highland, UT

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

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

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Trees for Highland

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 Highland

Apples

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Hardy kiwi

Mulberries

Nectarines

Peach

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Sour cherries

Strawberries

Sweet cherries

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.

Flowers for Highland

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 Highland

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 UT Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Best Time to Plant in Highland

Check the growing calendar for Highland 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.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Raised vegetable bed rows in zone 8a

Highland's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 84003

Longitude: -111.7957

Latitude: 40.4276

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

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

Map of Highland

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.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

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Tools You'll Love

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

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

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

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