What Plants Grow Well In 61605?

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Longitude: -89.63317

Latitude: 40.6765

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

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The USDA growing zone is 6a in the 61605 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 Peoria 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 Peoria.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.
Cluck Around Sign

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.
Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.
Worm Composting Kit

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.
Wooden Chicken Coop

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Trees for 61605

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 61605

Apples
Apricot
Blackberries
Blueberries
Currants
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Hardy kiwi
Mulberries
Nectarines
Peach
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Quince
Raspberries
Sour cherries
Strawberries
Sweet cherries
Seed Starting Trays

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.
Small Greenhouse Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Flowers for 61605

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 61605

Beans
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Green Onions
Kale
Lettuce
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
best plants to grow in 61605

Best Time to Plant in Peoria

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

Raised Garden Planter

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.
Small Greenhouse Kit

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.
Metal Arbor Trellis

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.
Wooden Chicken Coop

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.
Reusable Grow Bags

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.
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Other Towns in Illinois

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

Best Plants By State

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