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

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

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Hydroponic Garden Grow Kit

Wooden Chicken Coop

Brass Decorative Faucet Handle

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife
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 Rockwood is in growing zone 6b this means that plants there can survive temperatures as low as -5 to 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Plants for Rockwood'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.

Rockwood's Growing Zone Details
USDA Growing Zone: 6b
Zip Codes: 48173
Longitude: -83.243
Latitude: 42.0705
Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -5 to 0

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Brass Watering Can

Metal Seed Storage Box
Map of the Rockwood Area
All Towns In MI

Small Greenhouse Kit

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Metal Arbor Trellis

Raised Garden Planter

Self Watering Plant Pots
Plants For Other States:
Looking for the best plants in a different area of the United States? Click on a button below to find plants that are ideal for that state's temperatures.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Metal Seed Storage Box

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

Raised Garden Planter

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis
To see our latest gardening and homesteading projects, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.