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

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Ferndale area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Ferndale'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.

Ferndale's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 6b
Zip Codes: 48220
Longitude: -83.1313
Latitude: 42.4592
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

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Plants For Other States:
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