Best Plants For Buffalo, SD

A variety of plants are suitable for Buffalo's climate. According to our data, the growing zone for the area is 4b, with average annual lows of -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. Scroll down for a full list of the best plants for Buffalo, SD based on our analysis of the region's climate.

If growing food is your aim, vegetables hardy to Buffalo include beets, broccoli and brussels sprouts, while fruits like apples, apricots and blackberries will flourish.

For flower beds, go with choices like aster (aster), black eyed susan (rudbeckia hirta) and bleeding heart (dicentra spectabilis) for the best results.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Trees for Buffalo

American Basswood

American Beech

American Elm

Balsam Fir

Black Cherry

Black Spruce

Black Walnut

Colorado Blue Spruce

Eastern Hemlock

Eastern White Pine

Green Ash

Northern Red Oak

Norway Spruce

Paper Birch

Red Maple

Silver Maple

Sugar Maple

Tamarack

White Spruce

Yellow Birch

Fruits for Buffalo

Apples

Apricots

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Crabapples

Currants

Elderberries

Gooseberries

Grapes

Honeyberries

Kiwifruits

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Raspberries

Rhubarb

Saskatoon Berries.

Sour Cherries

Strawberries

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Flowers for Buffalo

Aster (Aster)

Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis)

Campanula (Campanula)

Columbine (Aquilegia)

Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera).

Daylily (Hemerocallis)

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica)

Goldenrod (Solidago)

Hosta (Hosta)

Hydrangea (Hydrangea)

Lupine (Lupinus)

Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)

Peony (Paeonia)

Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum)

Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Vegetables for Buffalo

Beets

Broccoli

Brussels sprouts

Cabbage

Carrots

Cauliflower

Collard Greens

Garlic

Kale

Lettuce

Onions

Parsnips

Peas

Potatoes

Radish

Rutabagas

Spinach

Swiss chard

Turnips

Winter squash.

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 Buffalo, SD climate.

Map of SD Hardiness Zones

Choose plants with your zone in mind

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

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Raised Garden Planter

Elevated planter for easy access and better drainage.

Wooden Chicken Coop

Spacious and secure home for your backyard chickens.

Large Greenhouse Kit

Spacious greenhouse for extending your growing season.

Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Need Gardening Gear?

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Stainless Steel Garden Tool Set

Complete garden tool set with heavy-duty stainless steel tools for all your gardening needs.

Buffalo's Temperature

The USDA growing zone is 4b in Buffalo, SD. 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 Buffalo is -25 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. If you would like to learn more, visit our page on the growing zone for Buffalo, SD.

Map of Buffalo

Brass Watering Can

Elegant brass watering can with classic design and durability.

Deluxe Plastic Watering Can

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

Fiskars Garden Harvest Basket

Sturdy basket for collecting and carrying your garden harvest.

Metal Seed Storage Box

Organized storage solution for your seed collection.

Raised Garden Bed Kit

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

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Tools You'll Love

The Plant Guide Online has selected some of our favorite products to help you with your next growing project. From seed starting trays and fertilizers to decor and lifestyle items, we think you'll love what we've selected.

Steel Hori Hori Weeding Knife

Versatile Japanese-style gardening knife for weeding and planting.

Worm Composting Kit

Complete kit for starting your own worm composting system.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

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Metal Arbor Trellis

Decorative arbor trellis for climbing plants and garden entrance.

Seed Starting Trays

Perfect for starting seeds indoors before transplanting to your garden.

Rustic Iron Garden Trellis

Sturdy trellis for supporting climbing plants and vines.

Self Watering Plant Pots

Innovative pots that maintain optimal moisture levels.

Small Greenhouse Kit

Compact greenhouse perfect for small spaces.