What Plants Grow Well In 06269?

USDA Growing Zone: 6b

Longitude: -72.2514

Latitude: 41.8083

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

The USDA growing zone is 6b in the 06269 zip code. This climate hardiness zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would be suitable for your climate. We've already picked out a selection of the best plants for Storrs to help you get your next gardening project started.

We also have temperature requirement information and a map of U.S. hardiness zones over on our page on the growing zone for Storrs.

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.

Trees for 06269

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)

American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

Norway Spruce (Picea abies)

Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea)

Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

Sweet Birch (Betula lenta)

Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

White Ash (Fraxinus americana)

White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava)

Fruits for 06269

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Gooseberries

Grapes

Hazelnuts

Mulberries

Pawpaw

Peaches

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Strawberries

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

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

Flowers for 06269

Aster

Azalea

Begonia

Black Eyed Susan

Coneflower

Daffodil

Dahlia

Daylily

Geranium

Hosta

Hydrangea

Iris

Lavender

Marigold

Peony

Phlox

Rose

Sunflower

Tulip

Zinnia

Vegetables for 06269

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Beans

Kale

Onion

Peas

Radishes

Red Peppers

Romaine Lettuce

Spinach

Sweet Corn

Sweet Potatoes

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Best Time to Plant in Storrs

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

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.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

USDA growing zone map of the United States

Latest USDA growing zone map

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Other Towns in Connecticut

We have plant recommendations for most towns in Connecticut. Select a town from the list below to find the best plants for your area based on the latest climate information.

Ansonia Ball Pond Baltic Bantam Bethlehem Village Bigelow Corners Blue Hills Bogus Hill Botsford Branchville Branford Center Bridgeport Bridgewater Bristol Broad Brook Brookfield Center Byram Canaan Candlewood Isle Candlewood Knolls Candlewood Lake Club Candlewood Orchards Candlewood Shores Cannondale Canton Valley Cheshire Village Chester Center Chimney Point Coleytown Collinsville Compo Conning Towers Nautilus Park Cornwall Cornwall Bridge Cos Cob Coventry Lake Crystal Lake Danbury Daniels Farm Danielson Darien Downtown Dayville Deep River Center Derby Dodgingtown East Brooklyn East Village Essex Village Fairfield University Falls Village Fenwick Gales Ferry Gaylordsville Georgetown Glastonbury Center Glenville Greens Farms Groton Long Point Guilford Center Hartford Hawleyville Hazardville Heritage Village Higganum Indian Field Inglenook Jewett City Kellogg Point Kensington Knollcrest Lake Bungee Lake Chaffee Lake Pocotopaug Lakes East Lakes West Lakeside Woods Lakeville Long Hill Lordship Madison Center Mamanasco Lake Mansfield Center Mashantucket Mechanicsville Meriden Middletown Milford city Mill Plain Moodus Moosup Murray Mystic Naugatuck New Britain New Canaan New Hartford Center New Haven New London New Preston Niantic Noank Noroton Noroton Heights North Granby North Grosvenor Dale Northford Northwest Harwinton Norwalk Norwich Oakville Old Greenwich Old Hill Old Mystic Old Saybrook Center Oronoque Oxoboxo River Pawcatuck Pemberwick Plainfield Village Plantsville Plattsville Pleasant Valley Poplar Plains Poquonock Bridge Quasset Lake Quinebaug Quinnipiac University Redding Center Ridgebury Riverside Riverton Rock Ridge Rockville Route 7 Gateway Sacred Heart University Sail Harbor Salmon Brook Sandy Hook Saugatuck Saybrook Manor Shelton Sherman Sherwood Manor Simsbury Center South Coventry South Wilton South Windham South Woodstock Southport Southwood Acres Stafford Springs Stamford Staples Stepney Storrs Stratford Downtown Suffield Depot Tariffville Tashua Taylor Corners Terramuggus Terryville Thompsonville Tokeneke Topstone Torrington Trumbull Center Wallingford Center Waterbury Wauregan Weatogue West Cornwall West Haven West Mountain West Simsbury Westbrook Center Weston Westport Village Willimantic Wilton Center Winsted Witches Woods Woodbury Center Woodmont

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