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  • Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Triple Crown'

    (4)
    $3900

  • Coral Drift® Groundcover Rose

    Rosa 'Coral Drift'

    (6)
    From $2499

  • Shenandoah Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'

    (7)
    From $1999

  • Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Pillar'

    (6)
    From $4396

  • Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Pink Icing'

    (9)
    $4612

  • INCREDIBALL STORM PROOF™ Smooth Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Storm Proof'

    (12)
    From $8458

  • Amazing Daisies® Banana Cream Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Amazing Daisies Banana Cream'

    (3)
    $3433

  • Glitters Like Gold Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia x 'Glitters Like Gold'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • SUMMERIFIC® Cherry Choco Latte Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Cherry Choco Latte'

    (5)
    From $6199

  • Sweetheart Sweet Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'

    (10)
    From $16903

  • Lil Bang™ Daybreak Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Li'l Bang Daybreak'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Amethyst Falls Wisteria Vine

    Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

    (17)
    $6902

  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Peaches and Cream'

    (9)
    From $1999

  • Baby Cakes® Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Baby Cakes'

    (9)
    $4283

  • Scentara® Double Blue Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Scentara Double Blue'

    (4)
    From $9224

  • Orange Pekoe Crocosmia

    Crocosmia 'Orange Pekoe'

    (2)
    $3967

  • Chester Thornless Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Chester Thornless'

    (7)
    $3780

  • Nelly Moser Clematis

    Clematis 'Nelly Moser'

    (10)
    From $2566
  • Jeana Tall Garden Phlox Blooms

    Jeana Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Very Fine Wine® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Very Fine Wine'

    (2)
    $2649

  • Techny Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

    (8)
    $4899

  • Cinnamon Fern

    Osmunda cinnamomea

    (3)
    $3871

  • Pocahontas Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'

    (11)
    $8173

  • Evergold Sedge Grass

    Carex hachioensis 'Evergold'

    From $1999

  • Sapphire Surf™ Bluebeard

    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Sapphire Surf'

    (9)
    From $5817

  • Curtain Call Pink Japanese Anemone

    Anemone 'Curtain Call Pink'

    $3543

  • Alexander's White Candytuft

    Iberis sempervirens 'Alexanders White'

    (3)
    $3587

  • Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Lavender™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Lil' Lavender'

    (77)
    $4345

  • Fantasy™ Red Riding Hood Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x hybrida 'Fantasy Red Riding Hood'

    New arrival
    (2)
    $3554

  • Grey Owl Juniper Bush

    Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'

    (6)
    From $3359

Zone 5 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 5 Plants: America's Most Versatile Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 is one of the most widely represented zones in the country, covering a huge gardening population from the Midwest heartland through the Mid-Atlantic, much of Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest interior. With average annual minimums between -20°F and -10°F, Zone 5 offers the sweet spot: cold enough to provide necessary winter dormancy for temperate plants, warm enough to support an enormous variety of species.

This collection features our complete Zone 5 inventory, covering every tree, shrub, perennial, vine, and ground cover rated for Zone 5 performance. You will find one of the widest plant selections available in any hardiness zone.

What Thrives in Zone 5?

Flowering trees and shrubs are a Zone 5 strength. Magnolias, Dogwoods, Redbuds, Japanese Maples (many varieties are Zone 5 hardy), Hydrangeas of all types, and Lilacs all perform beautifully. Clematis vines for shade or sun, ornamental grasses, and a vast perennial palette make Zone 5 gardens endlessly designable.

Perennials that bloom all summer are in high demand for Zone 5, and this collection delivers. Coneflowers, Black-Eyed Susans, Salvia, Catmint, Daylilies, and repeat-blooming Roses keep color going from May through October. Cold hardy evergreen shrubs like Boxwood, Arborvitae, and Holly provide the structural bones.

Fruit trees and edibles including apple, peach, pear, cherry, and fig (with protection) all produce in Zone 5. Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries thrive here.

Zone 5 Gardening Tips

Zone 5 gardeners can plant from late April through October in most years. Take advantage of the long season to establish new plantings, and use mulch to moderate soil temperature swings. Many Zone 5 locations get adequate rainfall, but supplemental watering during summer dry spells is critical for newly planted stock.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 5 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 5?
Zone 5 covers areas with average annual minimum temperatures between -20°F and -10°F. It spans the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, parts of Colorado, and the Pacific Northwest interior. Zone 5 is one of the most common growing zones in America, supporting an enormous range of plants.

What perennials bloom all summer in Zone 5?
Top summer-long bloomers for Zone 5 include Echinacea (Coneflower), Black-Eyed Susan, Salvia, Catmint, Daylilies, Blanket Flower, and repeat-blooming Roses. Deadheading mid-season encourages a second flush of blooms that carries color well into fall.

Can clematis grow in shade in Zone 5?
Yes. Several clematis varieties perform well in partial shade in Zone 5, including Sweet Autumn Clematis and many large-flowered hybrids. The classic rule is "head in the sun, feet in the shade," meaning clematis prefers cool, mulched roots with foliage reaching toward light.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 5?
Zone 5 offers a long planting window from late April through mid-October. Spring planting (April-June) and fall planting (September-October) are ideal. Avoid planting during peak summer heat in July-August unless you can provide consistent watering.

What are the best shade trees for Zone 5?
Popular Zone 5 shade trees include Red Maple, Sugar Maple, Northern Red Oak, Tulip Poplar, Sweetgum, and Honeylocust. For smaller spaces, Japanese Maple, Redbud, and Dogwood provide shade with ornamental value.
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