The 2 USDA planting zones in Aurora, Colorado are Zone 5b and Zone 6a, according to latest USDA data from 2023. The 2 planting zones in Aurora, Colorado are listed below.
- Zone 5b: Zone 5b features minimum temperatures of -26.1°C to -23.4°C (-15°F to -10°F) and covers neighborhoods like Hampton Hills, Inspiration, and Rocking Horse, primarily in Aurora’s southern edges where cooler microclimates occur. Zone 5b represents less than 5% of the city’s residential areas.
- Zone 6a: Zone 6a features minimum temperatures of -23.3°C to -20.6°C (-10°F to -5°F) and spans most neighborhoods, including Adonea, Aurora Highlands, Murphy Creek, Southlands, Tallyn’s Reach, and over 120 other communities. Zone 6a dominates roughly 95% of Aurora and its suburb.
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Aurora Planting Zones Table
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Aurora Growing Zone
The 2 planting zones in Aurora, Colorado are Zone 5b and Zone 6a.
Zone 5b
Zone 5b areas in Aurora include Hampton Hills, Inspiration, and Rocking Horse. This zone supports heat-loving vegetables like Corn (Zea mays) and Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and drought-resistant plants like Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus) and Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata). Zone 5b covers only a small portion of Aurora’s neighborhoods, mostly located in the southern edges of the city where slightly cooler microclimates exist.
Zone 6a
Zone 6a covers the vast majority of Aurora’s neighborhoods and supports heat-loving vegetables like Corn (Zea mays) and Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) alongside drought-resistant plants like Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) and Blue Avena Grass (Helictrichon sempervirens). Zone 6a dominates Aurora, covering approximately 95% of the city’s residential areas.