What Growing Zone Is Zilwaukee?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Zilwaukee a growing zone designation of 6a.Sometimes also called the planting or hardiness zone, this zone number gives you an idea of what plants can and cannot grow in Zilwaukee's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature. .Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Zilwaukee's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Zilwaukee area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Zilwaukee, MI.

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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 Zilwaukee is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Zilwaukee'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.

Zilwaukee's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Zip Codes: 48604
Longitude: -83.9223
Latitude: 43.4809
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

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