What Plants Grow Well In 50331?
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Longitude: -93.6105
Latitude: 41.5725
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10
The USDA growing zone is 5b in the 50331 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines, Iowa.
Deluxe Plastic Watering Can
High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.
Brass Decorative Faucet Handle
Elegant brass handle to enhance your garden faucet.
Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.
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.
Trees
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American Elm (Ulmus Americana)
American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Blue Spruce (Picea pungens)
Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)
Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Norway Spruce (Picea abies)
Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum)
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
White Birch (Betula papyrifera)
White Oak (Quercus alba)
White Pine (Pinus strobus)
Fruits
Apples
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cherries
Concord grapes
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Gooseberries
Hardy kiwi
Honeyberries
Mulberries.
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Flowers
Asters
Black-Eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra Spectabilis)
Coneflowers (Echinacea)
Daylilies (Hemerocallis)
Forsythia
Hardy Geraniums
Hostas
Hydrangeas
Iris
Lilacs (Syringa)
Marigolds (Tagetes)
Peonies (Paeonia)
Petunias
Rhododendrons
Roses (Rosa)
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)
Sunflowers (Helianthus)
Tulips (Tulipa)
Zinnias
Vegetables
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cucumbers
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Pumpkins
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
Not Sure When to Plant?
Check the growing calendar for Des Moines at the Old Farmer's Almanac.
Metal Seed Storage Box
Organized storage solution for your seed collection.
Raised Garden Planter
Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.
Self Watering Plant Pots
Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.
Large Greenhouse Kit
Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.
Brass Watering Can
Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.