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  • Big Daddy Hosta

    Hosta 'Big Daddy'

    (3)
    From $3285

  • Enci Mugo Pine

    Pinus mugo 'Enci'

    From $4729

  • Blushing Bride Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Blushing Bride'

    (15)
    From $3230

  • Vision in White Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White'

    (6)
    $3427

  • Red Prince Weigela Shrub

    Weigela florida 'Red Prince'

    (18)
    From $4962

  • Tuff Stuff Top Fun™ Reblooming Mountain Hydrangea

    Hydrangea serrata 'Tuff Stuff Top Fun'

    (12)
    From $9058

  • Atomic Red™ Trumpet Vine

    Campsis radicans 'Atomic Red'

    (2)
    $6448

  • Summerific® Berry Awesome Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Berry Awesome'

    From $3525

  • Golden Sunset™ Yellow Prairie Grass

    Sorghastrum nutans 'Golden Sunset'

    (1)
    $5886

  • FrostKiss™ Molly's White® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Molly's White'

    $5378

  • Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

    Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

    (3)
    From $4200

  • Paint The Town Fuchsia Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Fuchsia'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Variegated Japanese Silver Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus'

    (6)
    From $3241

  • Honey Maid Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'Honey Maid'

    (39)
    $9158

  • Ginger Wine® Ninebark

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Ginger Wine'

    (13)
    From $8163

  • Cherokee Brave™ Dogwood Tree

    Cornus florida 'Cherokee Brave'

    (1)
    From $10190

  • Electric Lights™ Red Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Electric Lights Red'

    $9763

  • Whitespire Birch Tree

    Betula populifolia 'Whitespire'

    (54)
    $12399
  • Japanese Stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia), a tree featuring orange, white flowers and ascending, dense form.

    Japanese Stewartia

    Stewartia pseudocamellia

    (1)
    From $12119

  • Haas Halo Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'

    (34)
    From $1999

  • Northern Red Oak Tree

    Quercus rubra

    (29)
    $9790

  • EverBloom™ Plum Glory Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'EverBloom Plum Glory'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Mount Aso Pink Japanese Pussy Willow

    Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso'

    (1)
    From $3846
  • Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), a perennial featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium

    (1)
    $7975

  • Black Walnut Tree

    Juglans nigra

    (23)
    From $4233

  • Goldmound Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Goldmound'

    (12)
    From $1999

  • Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple Tree

    Malus 'Tasty Red'

    (1)
    $13360

  • Northern Exposure™ Sienna Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Northern Exposure Sienna'

    (1)
    $4386

  • Midnight Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

    (2)
    From $2499

  • Hetz Midget Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'

    (9)
    $9324

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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