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  • Invincibelle® Ruby Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Ruby'

    (22)
    From $8575

  • Pinky Winky® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky'

    (16)
    From $4294

  • Jolene Jolene® Beautybush

    Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Jolene Jolene'

    From $2659

  • Soft Touch Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Soft Touch'

    (2)
    From $2967

  • Aphrodite Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus x 'Aphrodite'

    (3)
    From $8841
  • Iron Butterfly Ironweed (Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Iron Butterfly Ironweed

    Vernonia lettermannii 'Iron Butterfly'

    From $1999

  • Karen Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Karen'

    (4)
    From $3379

  • Tulip Poplar

    Liriodendron tulipifera

    (47)
    $9790

  • Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jelly Bean'

    $4612
  • Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar

    Green Arrow Weeping Alaskan Cedar

    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Green Arrow'

    $12999

  • Springwood Pink Winter Heath

    Erica carnea 'Springwood Pink'

    $2797

  • Amethyst Kiss™ Spiderwort

    Tradescantia 'Amethyst Kiss'

    (1)
    $3025
  • AU Rosa Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina 'AU Rosa') plant, crop photo - May 14, 2026

    AU Rosa Japanese Plum

    Prunus salicina 'AU Rosa'

    (17)
    $6294

  • Montgomery Astilbe

    Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

    (3)
    $3140

  • Oso Easy® Double Pink Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Double Pink'

    (1)
    From $6693

  • Bedazzled Lavender Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Bedazzled Lavender'

    (13)
    $3474

  • Petit Bleu™ Bluebeard

    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Petit Bleu'

    (9)
    From $5739

  • Paw Paw

    Asimina triloba

    (14)
    $12931

  • Sugar N' Spice™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Sugar n' Spice'

    (22)
    $10023

  • Glow Pop Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Glow Pop'

    $2759

  • Wee Bit Grumpy® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wee Bit Grumpy'

    (10)
    From $7193

  • Purple de Oro Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Purple De Oro'

    (5)
    $3170

  • Illuminati Arch® Mockorange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Arch'

    (3)
    $8258

  • Paint The Town Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta'

    (4)
    From $3428

  • Feather Falls™ Sedge Grass

    Carex x 'Feather Falls'

    (2)
    $1999

  • Yuki Snowflake® Deutzia

    Deutzia x 'Yuki Snowflake'

    (3)
    From $6609
  • Rosy Returns Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Rosy Returns Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Rosy Returns'

    (1)
    $3167

  • Kousa Dogwood Tree

    Cornus kousa chinensis

    (38)
    From $12980

  • EverColor® Everlime Variegated Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'

    $3733

  • Great Blue Lobelia

    Lobelia siphilitica

    $3136

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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