The 2 USDA planting zones in Arvada, Colorado are Zone 5b and Zone 6a, as per latest USDA update of 2023. The 2 planting zones in Arvada, Colorado are listed below.
- Zone 5b: Zone 5b has minimum temperatures of -26.1°C to -23.3°C (-15°F to -10°F) and covers western Arvada’s foothills and higher elevations, having a transitional climate between mountainous and plains regions.
- Zone 6a: Zone 6a features minimum temperatures of -23.3°C to -20.6°C (-10°F to -5°F) and Dominates over 80% of Arvada, including areas like Olde Town and Candelas.
These zones showcase Arvada’s distinct microclimates shaped by its Rocky Mountain foothills-plains transition.
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Arvada Growing Zones
The 2 planting zones in Arvada, Colorado are Zone 5b and Zone 6a.
Zone 5b
Zone 5b (-26.1°C to -23.3°C / -15°F to -10°F) supports vegetables like tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), peppers (Capsicum annuum), and squash (Cucurbita pepo), along with drought-tolerant native plants like blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) and showy milkweed (Asclepias speciosa).
Zone 5b covers the western areas of Arvada, primarily along the foothills and higher elevation regions. This zone represents a smaller portion of Arvada’s total area, creating a transitional growing environment between the mountains and plains.
Zone 6a
Zone 6a (-23.3°C to -20.6°C / -10°F to -5°F) supports perennials like penstemon (Penstemon caespitosus) and Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), and drought-resistant plants like lavender ‘Phenomenal’ (Lavandula × intermedia) and sedum ‘Tapestry Carpet’ (Sedum spp.).
Zone 6a covers 80% of the city’s residential and commercial areas in Arvada, including neighborhoods like Olde Town, Ralston Valley, Village of Five Parks, Candelas, Lake Arbor, and Leyden Rock.