Regional Gardening Profile

Iowa Garden Guide

Continental with extreme hot and cold cycles. Massive soil nutrients.

USDA Zones
Zone 4b - 6a

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Wild Prairie Rose, Prairie Clover, Daylilies, Asters

Best Vegetables

Sweet Corn, Soybeans, Shell Beans, Squash

Best Herbs

Summer Savory, Sage, Chives, Parsley

Best Trees

Oak, Hackberry, Black Walnut, Sugar Maple

Native Plants

Prairie Grass, Sweet Corn, Zinnias, Wild Roses