What Plants Grow Well In 49503?
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Longitude: -85.6562
Latitude: 42.9619
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5
The USDA growing zone is 6a in the 49503 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids.
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.
Worm Composting Kit
Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.
Metal Arbor Trellis
Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.
Trees for 49503
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 49503
Apples
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Hardy kiwi
Mulberries
Nectarines
Peach
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Sour cherries
Strawberries
Sweet cherries
Flowers for 49503
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 49503
Beans
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Onions
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
Best Time to Plant in Grand Rapids
Check the growing calendar for Grand Rapids at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.
Reusable Grow Bags
Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.
Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set
Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.
Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket
Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.
Small Greenhouse Kit
Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign
Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.
Latest USDA growing zone mapOther Towns in Michigan
We have plant recommendations for most towns in Michigan. Select a town from the list below to find the best plants for your area based on the latest climate information.
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