Gardeners in Wisconsin are used to the chilly winters and, as indicated by the Wisconsin USDA planting map below, the temperatures can dip as low as -35 degrees F.
Wisconsin Planting Zones
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To identify your zone on the new 2023 USDA plant hardiness map, click on the map to enlarge it. If you cannot find your area easily, you can check out the main USDA map where you will find a box to input your zip code. This will give you your gardening zone.
The USDA plant hardiness zone is particularly useful when you are starting a garden and planting new plants. These plants need to be hardy enough to make it through the winter temperatures in your area.
Knowing your gardening zone will help you make the best decisions when it comes to choosing plants.
The new Wisconsin planting zones map takes into consideration weather data collected over a three-decade period. In addition to average winter low temperatures, the most recent map also takes into consideration proximity to a large body of water, urban heat, and elevation.
Most local nurseries in your area will carry plants that are hardy in your zone; however, if the information is not provided or unclear, make sure to ask.
While other factors may influence whether a plant will thrive in your garden, it is crucial to begin with plants that are suitable for your Wisconsin planting zone.
Top Questions
Wisconsin is made up of zones 3b through 6a.
Wisconsin has a continental climate with cold, snowy winters, and warm summers.
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