- South Dakota hardiness zone map<\/a><\/li>
- Zone 4a (-30 to -25 F)<\/a><\/li>
- Zone 4b (-25 to -20 F)<\/a><\/li>
- Zone 5a (-20 to -15 F)<\/a><\/li>
- Zone 5b (-15 to -10 F)<\/a><\/li>
- More on South Dakota<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
South Dakota hardiness zone map<\/span><\/h2>
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USDA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> In the map above, you can see how the hardiness zones 4a, 4b, 5a, and 5b spread throughout South Dakota.<\/p>
Zone 4a (-30 to -25 F)<\/span><\/h2>
The coldest zone in South Dakota, zone 4a covers most of Marshall and Brown counties (including Aberdeen). Zone 4b also covers isolated parts mostly throughout the northern portion of the state (except for a small area on the western corner of the border of Fall River County with Custer County). <\/p>
In addition to these four counties, zone 4a covers parts of the following counties:<\/p>
- Hamlin<\/li>
- Codington<\/li>
- Grant<\/li>
- Roberts<\/li>
- Day<\/li>
- Spink<\/li>
- Clark<\/li>
- McPherson<\/li>
- Campbell<\/li>
- Corson (including Little Eagle)<\/li>
- Butte<\/li>
- Harding<\/li>
- Perkins<\/li> <\/ul>
Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re in search of flowers that can bloom in zone 4a\u2019s cold weather, visit our article: \u201cWinter Flowers that Bloom in the Cold<\/a>.\u201d There are a few flowers in this article, including cyclamen and daffodil, that can withstand zone 4\u2019s harsh winter temperatures.<\/p>
Zone 4b (-25 to -20 F)<\/span><\/h2>
Zone 4b is the largest area of South Dakota, covering most of the upper portion of the state. Zone 4b starts from Harding County and reaches east to Roberts County at its northernmost range. From Roberts County, it extends south until it reaches Minnehaha. <\/p>
Its southern boundary goes from Butte County to Minnehaha, covering most of Opal, a big portion of Haakon, Stanley, Hughes (including Pierre), Lyman, Buffalo, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, and most of Lake County. Zone 4b also covers small areas in the following counties:<\/p>
- Lincoln<\/li>
- McCook<\/li>
- Brule<\/li>
- Jones<\/li>
- Mellette<\/li>
- Jackson<\/li>
- Pennington<\/li>
- Shannon<\/li>
- Fall River<\/li>
- Custer<\/li>
- Lawrence <\/li> <\/ul>
Zone 5a (-20 to -15 F)<\/span><\/h2>
Zone 5a mainly covers the counties south of Interstate 90, spreading also to a small portion north of the interstate. From Fall River, it extends east until Union County. From there, Zone 5a extends north to a big portion of Minnehaha, covering Sioux Falls. From Minnehaha, it extends west and north to McCook, Miner, Sanborn, and Jerauld. <\/p>
Zone 5a also occupies Brule (including Pukwana and Chamberlain), Buffalo, Lyman, Jones (including Murdo), Haakon, Jackson, Meade, and Butte counties (including Belle Fourche). It also covers most of Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, and Fall River.<\/p>
Besides its wider distribution, zone 5a also covers a small portion of:<\/p>
- Perkins<\/li>
- Dewey<\/li>
- Ziebach<\/li>
- Stanley<\/li>
- Hughes<\/li>
- Hand<\/li>
- Beadle<\/li>
- Lake<\/li>
- Kingsbury <\/li> <\/ul>
Zone 5b (-15 to -10 F)<\/span><\/h2>
Zone 5b represents the warmest areas of South Dakota. Zone 5b doesn\u2019t cover large areas of the state, instead, it covers small areas throughout the southern half of South Dakota. <\/p>
Zone 5b covers a small area in the southwestern corner of Butte and a good portion in northern and central Lawrence. From Lawrence, it spreads to the western border of Mead, where it also covers a small area on its southern border. <\/p>
From there, it extends south to western Pennington, including Rapid City, then to the middle of Custer (covering the Custer State Park) and to the upper portion of Fall River (north of the Cheyenne River). Zone 5b also comprises other small areas in the following counties:<\/p>
- Shannon<\/li>
- Bennett<\/li>
- Todd<\/li>
- Tripp<\/li>
- Gregory<\/li>
- Charles Mix<\/li>
- Douglas<\/li>
- Hutchinson<\/li>
- Bon Homme<\/li>
- Yankton<\/li> <\/ul>
More on South Dakota<\/span><\/h2>
If you\u2019re interested in learning more about gardening and lawn care in South Dakota, check out our other articles:<\/p>
- The Best Grass Seed for South Dakota Lawns<\/a><\/li>
- When to Plant Grass Seed in South Dakota<\/a><\/li>
- South Dakota Native Plants for Landscaping<\/a><\/li>
- South Dakota Native Grasses for Lawns and Landscapes<\/a><\/li>
- Beautiful South Dakota Flowers for Landscaping<\/a><\/li>
- Sioux Falls Lawn Watering Schedule<\/a><\/li>
- How to Follow the Sioux Falls Lawn Ordinance<\/a><\/li>
- The Best Lawn Fertilization Schedule for Sioux Falls<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>
When to call a pro<\/span><\/h2>
Knowing your hardiness zone can be of immense help when choosing the plants that can thrive in your garden. And with the help of one of our knowledgeable pros, you can elevate your garden or landscape even more. Contact one of our trusted gardeners<\/a> today. <\/p>
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