Regional Gardening Profile

Missouri Garden Guide

Transition between humid continental and humid subtropical. Plentiful rainfall.

USDA Zones
Zone 5b - 7b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

White Hawthorn, Black-eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower

Best Vegetables

Green Beans, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, Cantaloupe

Best Herbs

Basil, Mint, Oregano, Sage

Best Trees

Flowering Dogwood, Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Eastern Redcedar

Native Plants

Hawthorn, Purple Coneflower, Pawpaws