Franklin Grove's Hardiness Zone
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Franklin Grove 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 Franklin Grove's climate. If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Franklin Grove area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Franklin Grove, IL.

The growing zone is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive based on average lowest year temperatures, helping you to decide what plants would grow best in your particular climate. Since Franklin Grove is in growing zone 5b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Franklin Grove'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.

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Franklin Grove's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 5b
Zip Codes: 61031
Longitude: -89.3005
Latitude: 41.8408
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -15 to -10

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Map of Zone 5b
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Plants For Other States:
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