What Growing Zone Is Ironton?
Our records indicate the United States Department of Agriculture has given Ironton 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 Ironton's climate based on the average extreme annual temperature. .Our data is based on the latest 2023 USDA maps, which used Ironton's weather data from 1991 - 2020 in their analysis.

If you are looking for plants suitable for growing in the Ironton area, head on over to our page on plants that grow well in Ironton, 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 Ironton is in growing zone 6a this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Ironton'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.

Ironton's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 6a
Zip Codes: 49720
Longitude: -85.1929
Latitude: 45.257
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

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