Atalissa's Hardiness Zone

Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Atalissa a growing zone designation of 5b. Sometimes also called the planting zone or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Atalissa's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Atalissa area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Atalissa, IA.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Understanding your growing zone is very important because it is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Atalissa is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants chosen for Atalissa's climate should be chosen with this in mind or plants should be moved inside to keep their core temperature in the right range if necessary.

USDA Growing Zone: 5b

Zip Codes: 52720

Longitude: -91.1664

Latitude: 41.5715

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10