Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for Eden Prairie, MN

Eden Prairie, MN is in USDA zone 5a across its 3 ZIP codes. The median last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost October 14.

Eden Prairie on the zone map

Outlined: its 3 ZIP code areas · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone5a−20 to −15 °F
ZIP codes3
Last frostApr 23
First frostOct 14
Growing season172 days

5a 3 ZIPs

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Eden Prairie, MN

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 23median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 6only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 14median — 10% chance by Sep 28
Growing season172 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 13 and returns around October 25.

From the NOAA station Mpls Flying Cloud Airport, MN, elevation 909 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in Eden Prairie

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Mar 26
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 12 – Apr 2
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Apr 2 – Apr 16
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 26 – Apr 9
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Apr 2 – Apr 16
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 26 – Mar 12
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 30 – May 14
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 12 – Feb 26
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 7 – May 21
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 30 – May 14
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 19 – Sep 2
GarlicPlant cloves · Sep 30 – Nov 4
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 23) and first fall frost (Oct 14) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 55344 came on Mar 30 — 17 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 16).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 5a in Minnesota

521 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Minnesota, and rated by the USDA to survive −20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 5a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 47

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fbalsam fir60 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −43 °Fbalsam poplar80 ft · blooms late spring · high shade tolerance · to −79 °F

Shrubs 92

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican hornbeam30 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −34 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 201

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falpine bistort1 ft · blooms mid spring · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °F

Grasses 164

alkali cordgrass3 ft · blooms late summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fbasin wildrye5 ft · blooms early spring · high shade tolerance · to −43 °Fbeaked sedge4 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °F

Vines 5

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fsummer grape30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °FVirginia creeper1 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −28 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Eden Prairie, MN.

Soil in Eden Prairie, MN

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 55344 is Udorthents, well drained.

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Udorthents (cut and fill land), 0 to 6 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 55344; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Eden Prairie, MN

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low8 °Faverage low, January
Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights145nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days2,932base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 36 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day8 h 47 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation30.6 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

0°10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 24 °F, low 8 °F 24°8° JanFebruary: average high 29 °F, low 12 °F 29°12° FebMarch: average high 42 °F, low 24 °F 42°24° MarApril: average high 57 °F, low 37 °F 57°37° AprMay: average high 70 °F, low 49 °F 70°49° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 59 °F 79°59° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° JulAugust: average high 81 °F, low 62 °F 81°62° AugSeptember: average high 74 °F, low 53 °F 74°53° SepOctober: average high 59 °F, low 40 °F 59°40° OctNovember: average high 43 °F, low 27 °F 43°27° NovDecember: average high 29 °F, low 14 °F 29°14° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″January: 0.69 in precipitation 0.7 JanFebruary: 0.62 in precipitation 0.6 FebMarch: 1.46 in precipitation 1.5 MarApril: 2.73 in precipitation 2.7 AprMay: 3.85 in precipitation 3.9 MayJune: 4.67 in precipitation 4.7 JunJuly: 4.34 in precipitation 4.3 JulAugust: 4.66 in precipitation 4.7 AugSeptember: 3.05 in precipitation 3.0 SepOctober: 2.26 in precipitation 2.3 OctNovember: 1.41 in precipitation 1.4 NovDecember: 0.90 in precipitation 0.9 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Mpls Flying Cloud Airport, MN (3 mi away); precipitation: Mpls Flying Cloud Airport, MN (3 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

ZIP codes in Eden Prairie

553445a
−20 to −15 °F
553465a
−20 to −15 °F
553475a
−20 to −15 °F

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Questions about Eden Prairie

What planting zone is Eden Prairie, MN?

Eden Prairie, MN is in USDA hardiness zone 5a on the 2023 map (5a: −20 to −15 °F).

When is the last frost in Eden Prairie, MN?

The median last spring frost is April 23 and the median first fall frost is October 14 (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Mpls Flying Cloud Airport station).

When can I plant a garden in Eden Prairie, MN?

Cool-season crops like peas and spinach go in around Mar 12 – Apr 2; tomatoes, peppers, beans and squash after about Apr 30, once frost risk has passed.

What kind of onions grow in Eden Prairie, MN?

Long-day onions: the longest day is 15 h 36 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).

How much rain and snow does Eden Prairie, MN get?

About 30.6 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).