Grand Rapids, Michigan falls entirely within USDA Hardiness Zone 6a per the 2023 USDA update. This zone experiences minimum annual temperatures of -10°F to -5°F (-23.3°C to -20.6°C). All 27 Grand Rapids zip codes share this classification, ensuring uniform planting guidelines across the city.
Locate your Grand Rapids USDA zone using our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, City based interactive map or by using planting zone table.
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Planting zone for Grand Rapids, Michigan
1. Zone 6a
Grand Rapids’ location in Zone 6a indicates that it experiences relatively cold winters compared to more southern parts of Michigan, but is still suitable for a wide variety of plants that can tolerate these temperature ranges.
This zone is characteristic of the transitional area between the colder northern regions of Michigan and the slightly milder southern portions of the state.
Zone 6a, represented by the solid green color covering the entire Grand Rapids area on our map above. All zip codes within Grand Rapids (49501, 49502, 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507, 49508, 49509, 49510, 49512, 49514, 49515, 49516, 49518, 49523, 49525, 49528, 49530, 49534, 49544, 49546, 49548, 49555, 49560, 49588, and 49599) are classified as Zone 6a.
Best plants for Grand Rapids with benefits?
Some of the best plants for Grand Rapids area are:
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum): Excellent street tree, provides shade and fall color.
- Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta): Drought-tolerant perennial, attracts pollinators.
- Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea): Native wildflower, supports wildlife and stormwater infiltration.
- Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum): Deep-rooted native grass, effective for erosion control and rain gardens.
According to a study by Nordman et al. (2018), native plants used in rain gardens and as street trees provide significant benefits for stormwater management and flood risk reduction in Grand Rapids. These plants not only increase biodiversity but also contribute to aesthetic and ecological benefits for the urban landscape.