Regional Gardening Profile

Nebraska Garden Guide

Temperate continental with wide temperature swings and high spring storm frequency.

USDA Zones
Zone 4b - 6a

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Goldenrod, Prairie Rose, Sunflowers, Salvia

Best Vegetables

Sweet Corn, Shell Beans, Pumpkins, Winter Squash

Best Herbs

Dill, Parsley, Sage, Thyme

Best Trees

Eastern Cottonwood, Oak, Black Walnut

Native Plants

Goldenrod, Sweet Corn, Buffalo Grass