Regional Gardening Profile

Indiana Garden Guide

Humid continental with damp cold winters and hot summer storms.

USDA Zones
Zone 5b - 6b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Peony, Black-eyed Susan, Joe Pye Weed, Phlox

Best Vegetables

Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Melons, Green Beans

Best Herbs

Dill, Mint, Sage, Lemon Balm

Best Trees

Tulip Tree (Tulip Poplar), White Oak, Red Maple

Native Plants

Peonies, Soybeans, Melons, Sunflowers