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United States regional guide · KS

Permaculture in Kansas

Kansas crosses a rainfall gradient from humid eastern tallgrass country to drier western plains. Wind, drought, hail, and temperature swings favor tough shelterbelts, water-conserving earthworks, and deeply rooted crops.

USDA span

5b–7b

Census region

Midwest

Climate starting point

USDA hardiness zones in Kansas

Kansas includes USDA zones 5b–7b. Hardiness zones describe typical annual extreme minimum temperatures; within-state elevation, wind, water, soil, and urban heat can change what succeeds on a particular site.

Zone 5bZone 6aZone 6bZone 7aZone 7b

State flower

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

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Regional plant starting points

Plants to explore for a Kansas design

These plants are useful starting points for researching a design in Kansas. Confirm each choice against your exact zone, site conditions, local ecology, and management goals.

01Zones 3–8