Regional Gardening Profile

Michigan Garden Guide

Humid continental with lake effects causing high snowfall and late spring lake breezes.

USDA Zones
Zone 4a - 6b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Apple Blossom, Lilacs, Trilliums, Marigolds

Best Vegetables

Tart Cherries, Asparagus, Cucumbers, Blueberries

Best Herbs

Mint, Chives, Parsley, Dill

Best Trees

Eastern White Pine, Sugar Maple, Red Pine, Birch

Native Plants

Tart Cherries, Apple Trees, Hostas, Dwarf Conifers