What to Plant in Colorado
Your complete gardening guide for Colorado (USDA Zones 3–7, typically Zone 5). Browse 1841 varieties across 28 categories — covering every zone in the state.
Last Frost
April 1 – May 15
By zone (7 → 3)
First Frost
September 15 – October 30
By zone (3 → 7)
Growing Season
120–210 days
Shortest → longest
Varieties
1841
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 30 · Harvest before October 5
Colorado · Zones 3–7
All Zone 5 plants →Colorado spans Zones 3–7. The timeline above shows typical Zone 5 dates — your specific zone may vary by elevation and microclimate.
Best Crops for Colorado
1,841 varieties across 28 categories
Alliums
44 varieties for Colorado
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
84 varieties for Colorado
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
37 varieties for Colorado
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
79 varieties for Colorado
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
32 varieties for Colorado
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
31 varieties for Colorado
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
29 varieties for Colorado
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
523 varieties for Colorado
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
30 varieties for Colorado
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
34 varieties for Colorado
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
24 varieties for Colorado
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
84 varieties for Colorado
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
110 varieties for Colorado
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Colorado
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
57 varieties for Colorado
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
88 varieties for Colorado
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
23 varieties for Colorado
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
34 varieties for Colorado
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Colorado
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
73 varieties for Colorado
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
56 varieties for Colorado
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Colorado
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
34 varieties for Colorado
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
47 varieties for Colorado
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
60 varieties for Colorado
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
90 varieties for Colorado
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
2 varieties for Colorado
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
8 varieties for Colorado
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.