Best Plants For Watkins, CO

A variety of plants are suitable for Watkins's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 6a, with average annual lows of -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Watkins, CO based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Watkins include beans, beets and bell peppers, while fruits like apples, apricot and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like black-eyed susan, bleeding heart and butterfly bush for the best results.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Trees for Watkins

American Elm

Balsam Fir

Black Cherry

Black Walnut

Colorado Blue Spruce

Common Juniper

Dogwood

Eastern Redbud

Eastern White Pine

Honey Locust

Japanese Maple

Northern Red Oak

Norway Spruce

Paper Birch

Pin Oak

Red Maple

Sugar Maple

Sweetgum

White Ash

Yellow Buckeye

Fruits for Watkins

Apples

Apricot

Blackberries

Blueberries

Currants

Elderberries

Figs

Grapes

Hardy kiwi

Mulberries

Nectarines

Peach

Pears

Persimmons

Plums

Quince

Raspberries

Sour cherries

Strawberries

Sweet cherries

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Flowers for Watkins

Black-eyed Susan

Bleeding heart

Butterfly Bush

Columbine.

Coneflower

Daffodils

Daylily

Geranium

Hydrangea

Lavender

Marigold

Pansies

Peony

Rhododendron

Rose

Salvia

Shasta Daisy

Sunflower

Tulips

Zinnia

Vegetables for Watkins

Beans

Beets

Bell Peppers

Broccoli

Carrots

Cauliflower

Corn

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Green Onions

Kale

Lettuce

Peas

Radishes

Spinach

Squash

Swiss Chard

Tomatoes

Turnips

Zucchini

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about plants for your area? Check out our FAQ below for quick answers to common questions about what plants grow best in the Watkins, CO climate.

Some of the best vegetables for Watkins, CO include beans, beets and bell peppers. Other recommended vegetables include Broccoli, Carrots and Cauliflower based on Watkins's USDA hardiness zone.

Map of CO Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

Choosing plants based on the growing zone for Watkins ensures that your plants will be able to survive the lowest annual temperatures in your area of Colorado.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Cluck Around Sign

Whimsical sign for your chicken coop area.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Best Time to Plant in Watkins

Check the growing calendar for Watkins at the Old Farmer's Almanac to see the best planting times for the region.

Need Gardening Gear?

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Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Hoeing Ain't Easy Garden Sign

Fun and decorative garden sign to add personality to your space.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Watkins's Temperature

USDA Growing Zone: 6a

Zip Codes: 80137

Longitude: -104.5773

Latitude: 39.6984

Lowest Avg Temperatures (F): -10 to -5

The USDA growing zone is 6a in Watkins, CO. This is a measure of the lowest temperature that a plant can survive, helping to decide what plants would be suitable for the region's climate. According to our records, the average annual extreme minimum temperature in Watkins is -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Watkins, CO.

Map of Watkins

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

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Tools You'll Love

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

Easy-to-assemble raised garden bed for better soil control and drainage.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

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Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Reusable Grow Bags

Breathable fabric grow bags that promote healthy root growth for your vegetables and fruits.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

High-capacity watering can with comfortable grip and precise spout.

Shiitake Mushroom Kit

Grow your own delicious shiitake mushrooms at home.

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