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  • EverBloom™ Red Delicious Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Red Delicious'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Cayuga Viburnum

    Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

    (2)
    $8025

  • Northern Bayberry

    Myrica pensylvanica

    (5)
    $7835
  • Chinook Common Hops (Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'), a perennial featuring green flowers and perennial.

    Chinook Common Hops

    Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'

    $5250

  • Yellow Delicious Apple Tree

    Malus domestica 'Yellow Delicious'

    (1)
    From $8422

  • Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Raspberry™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Butterfly Candy Lil' Raspberry'

    (10)
    $4400

  • June Hosta

    Hosta 'June'

    (1)
    $3114

  • Low Scape Mound® Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape Mound'

    From $2649

  • Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    Picea glauca 'Conica'

    (13)
    From $4729

  • Hubricht's Bluestar

    Amsonia hubrichtii

    (1)
    $2945

  • Coral Beauty Cotoneaster

    Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'

    (1)
    $3989

  • Fernspray Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'

    $10190

  • Rose Marvel Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

    (2)
    $3423

  • Cheer Drops® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Cheer Drops'

    (8)
    From $2649

  • Gro - Low Sumac

    Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

    $6917

  • Golden Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Crippsii'

    $5953

  • Pugster Pinker® Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia 'Pugster Pinker'

    (1)
    From $2649

  • Summerific® Candy Crush Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Candy Crush'

    $5253

  • Gold Drop Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Gold Drop'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium

    (3)
    $3699

  • Sweet Daisy™ Birdy Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Sweet Daisy Birdy'

    (10)
    $1999
  • Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis

    Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Diamantina'

    (2)
    $6743

  • Purple Robe Locust Tree

    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe'

    (15)
    From $9499

  • Amber Gold Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Amber Gold'

    (20)
    From $4368

  • Newport Flowering Plum Tree

    Prunus cerasifera 'Newport'

    (27)
    $10260

  • Kodiak® Red Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla x 'Kodiak Red'

    From $2649

  • Drops Of Gold Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold'

    $8459
  • Wildfire Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'), a tree featuring yellow, white flowers and deciduous.

    Wildfire Black Gum

    Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

    (1)
    $9790

  • Ostrich Fern

    Matteuccia struthiopteris

    (10)
    From $3180

  • Evercolor® Everillo Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

    (3)
    From $3737

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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