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  • Pinktopia Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Pinktopia'

    $6632

  • Early Brilliance™ Magenta Bergenia

    Bergenia 'Magenta'

    $3841
  • A vibrant cluster of Sunseekers Rainbow Coneflowers (Echinacea) blooming in a professionally designed residential garden bed featuring a stone walkway, hostas, and lavender

    Sunseekers™ Rainbow Coneflower

    Echinacea 'Sunseekers Rainbow'

    $2699
  • Sweet Daisy™ Jane Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Jane'), a perennial featuring yellow, white flowers and perennial.

    Sweet Daisy™ Jane Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Jane'

    (11)
    $1999

  • Kashmir Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Kashmir'

    (5)
    $6635

  • Elpis™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Elpis'

    (1)
    $6743

  • Island Breeze Hosta

    Hosta x 'Island Breeze'

    $3652

  • Nodding Onion

    Allium cernuum

    $3446

  • Chionoides Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Chionoides'

    $9724
  • Burgundy Blush Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy Blush'), a tree featuring green, yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Burgundy Blush Sweetgum Tree

    Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy Blush'

    (32)
    $14269

  • Rise Up® Amberness Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Amberness'

    (1)
    $2899

  • Rock 'N Round™ Pure Joy Sedum

    Sedum x 'Pure Joy'

    From $1999

  • Gatsby Gal™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Gal'

    (10)
    From $2649

  • Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'

    From $3124

  • Cascade Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Cascade'

    (4)
    From $3390

  • Black Hat® Rhododendron

    Rhododendron x 'Black Hat'

    (2)
    From $10440

  • Double Play® Gold Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Double Play Gold'

    (2)
    From $6706

  • Wine & Spirits® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Wine & Spirits'

    (18)
    From $4312

  • Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Dark Lavender Chiffon'

    (13)
    From $4312

  • Sweet Sugar Tyme® Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus 'Sweet Sugar Tyme'

    New arrival
    $11499

  • Paint The Town Red Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Magic Carpet Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Magic Carpet'

    (7)
    From $2181

  • Montana Moss® Juniper

    Juniperus chinensis 'Montana Moss'

    (3)
    From $2659

  • Peach Blossom Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Peach Blossom'

    (2)
    $3147

  • Sunfisher Siberian Iris

    Iris sibirica 'Sunfisher'

    (1)
    $4116
  • Suncoast Nectarine (Prunus persica 'Suncoast'), a tree featuring open, rounded form.

    Suncoast Nectarine

    Prunus persica 'Suncoast'

    (13)
    $6294
  • Lindsey's Skyward™ Baldcypress

    Lindsey's Skyward™ Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Skyward'

    (1)
    From $11160
  • Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple

    Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Tsuma Gaki'

    (46)
    $12002

  • Louisa Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Louisa'

    $6999

  • Dorothy Wycoff Pieris

    Pieris japonica 'Dorothy Wycoff'

    (2)
    From $10023

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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