Kansas has 4 USDA planting zones — Zone 5b, 6a, 6b, and 7a, per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Annual minimum winter temperatures range from -15°F to 5°F, defining what gardeners, growers, and farmers can plant across the state’s growing, hardiness, and gardening zones.
- Zone 5b: Zone 5b with average annual lows of -15°F to -10°F (-26.1°C to -23.3°C) appears in isolated northwestern areas of Kansas.
- Zone 6a: Zone 6a covers northern and western Kansas, including cities like Colby and Goodland, and experiences lows of -10°F to -5°F (-23.3°C to -20.6°C).
- Zone 6b: Zone 6b spans central and eastern Kansas, including Topeka and Hutchinson, with lows of -5°F to 0°F (-20.6°C to -17.8°C).
- Zone 7a: Zone 7a is concentrated in southeastern areas like Pittsburg and has mild winters (0°F to 5°F / -17.8°C to -15°C).
Find your Kansas plant zone below using the ZIP code search, the interactive Kansas planting zone map, or the zone table. For a full lookup by town or county, see USDA hardiness zones for Kansas cities, towns and counties.
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What are the 4 planting zones in Kansas?
1. Zone 5b
Zone 5b, represented by the small purple areas on the map above, is the coldest planting zone in Kansas. With average annual minimum temperatures ranging from -15°F to -10°F (-26.1°C to -23.3°C), this zone appears in isolated patches in the northwestern corner of the state.
2. Zone 6a
Shown in dark blue on our map, Zone 6a covers a large area of northern and western Kansas. This zone experiences average annual minimum temperatures between -10°F and -5°F (-23.3°C to -20.6°C). It includes much of the state’s High Plains region. Cities in this zone include Colby, Goodland, and Barnes. Other cities in this zone include Manhattan and Atchison.
3. Zone 6b
Zone 6b, shown in light green on our map, spans across central Kansas and extends into the east. With average annual minimum temperatures from -5°F to 0°F (-20.6°C to -17.8°C), this zone represents a transition between the colder northwest and the milder southeast. Major cities in this zone are Topeka and Lawrence. It also covers smaller towns like Emporia, Hutchinson, and Great Bend.
4. Zone 7a
The warmest planting zone in Kansas, 7a, shown in yellow on the map above, covers the southeastern corner of the state. This zone experiences average annual minimum temperatures from 0°F to 5°F (-17.8°C to -15°C). It includes the cities of Wichita, Pittsburg, Parsons, and Independence. These average annual minimum temperatures from 0°F to 5°F mark the mildest winter conditions in Kansas.
4 best plants for Kansas planting zones?
Kansas USDA plant hardiness zones from 5b to 7a are well-suited for these plants:
- Zone 5b: Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) – Hardy perennial that thrives in full sun and tolerates cold winters.
- Zone 6a: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) – Drought-tolerant wildflower adapted to Kansas prairies.
- Zone 6b: Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) – Native plant that attracts pollinators and withstands heat.
- Zone 7a: Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) – Resilient perennial that handles both cold winters and hot summers.