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Planting in Zone 5a

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May 01, 2023 (Last Updated: ) | Reading Time: 1 minutes

Here is some general information about the USDA plant hardiness zone info for 5a.

Average date of last frost in the spring April 15
Average date of first frost in the fall 2015-10-15
Lowest expected low temperature -20°F (-28°C)
Highest expected low temperature -15°F (-26°C)

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it is likely to get in 5a is -20°F (-28°C). Most of the time you can plan on expecting the lowest temperature to be around -15°F (-26°C).

Choose a plant below for more information about how to grow it in 5a.

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