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Printer Friendly Version. Understanding the USDA planting zones you live in can mean the difference between success and failure in your garden. Planting plants, vegetables and flowers that are appropriate for your US growing zone will make sure that your garden is happy and healthy year after year.
Forget maps......Chicago is in zone 5...and gardeners wishing to plant those plants that are hardy to the Chicago area had better realize that zone 5 plants are the ones to buy. Besides zones are a relative term. Chicago is on the shores of Lake Michigan and the closer to the Lake, the more moderate the temperatures.