Regional Gardening Profile

Ohio Garden Guide

Humid continental with warm summers. Fertile glaciated soils in northwest.

USDA Zones
Zone 5b - 6b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Scarlet Carnation, Marigolds, Petunias, Irises

Best Vegetables

Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Peppers, Soybeans

Best Herbs

Sage, Oregano, Parsley, Basil

Best Trees

Ohio Buckeye, Sugar Maple, Flowering Dogwood

Native Plants

Buckeyes, Carnations, Redbud, Sweet Corn