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  • Purpureum Elegans Rhododendron

    Rhododendron catawbiense 'Purpureum Elegans'

    (1)
    $7293

  • Castle Keep® Blue Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'Castle Keep'

    (13)
    $2659

  • Prairie Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Prairie Blues'

    $5884

  • Flat - tery™ Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Flat-tery'

    $10223

  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

    (15)
    $6160

  • Flame® Pro Cerise Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Pro Cerise'

    From $1999

  • Swamp White Oak

    Quercus bicolor

    (15)
    $6364
  • Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree (Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'

    (28)
    $7163
  • Zeus Hop (Humulus lupulus 'Zeus'), a perennial featuring green flowers and perennial.

    Zeus Hop

    Humulus lupulus 'Zeus'

    $5250

  • Autumn Inferno® Cotoneaster

    Cotoneaster 'Autumn Inferno'

    (1)
    $7226

  • Sacha™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Sacha'

    $6194

  • Woolly Thyme

    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    (1)
    From $2942

  • Summerific® Ballet Slippers Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Ballet Slippers'

    (1)
    From $5247

  • Montgomery Astilbe

    Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

    (3)
    $3140

  • Crimson Comet Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Crimson Comet'

    (9)
    $7975

  • Raspberry Sundae Deutzia

    Deutzia x 'Raspberry Sundae'

    (1)
    From $3430
  • Suncoast Nectarine (Prunus persica 'Suncoast'), a tree featuring open, rounded form.

    Suncoast Nectarine

    Prunus persica 'Suncoast'

    (13)
    $6294
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

    From $1999
  • Happidaze® Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua 'Hapdell'), a tree featuring green, yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Happidaze® Sweetgum

    Liquidambar styraciflua 'Happidaze'

    (31)
    $16531

  • Golden Vicary Privet

    Ligustrum x vicaryi

    (13)
    From $3469

  • Rebecca™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Rebecca'

    $6743

  • Let's Dance® Can Do™ Mountain Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla subsp. serrata 'Let's Dance Can Do'

    (25)
    From $9076

  • Great Expectations Hosta

    Hosta sieboldiana 'Great Expectations'

    (1)
    $3275

  • Baby Sun Coreopsis

    Coreopsis grandiflora 'Baby Sun'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Sweet Kate Spiderwort

    Tradescantia 'Sweet Kate'

    (2)
    $3170

  • Degroot's Spire Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire'

    (9)
    $3763

  • Cornelian Cherry

    Cornus mas

    (5)
    $8741

  • Fountains Of Rouge™ Virginia Sweetspire

    Itea virginica 'Fountains of Rouge'

    (8)
    $7975

  • Sunny Seduction™ Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'Sunny Seduction'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Eastern White Pine Tree

    Pinus strobus

    (17)
    From $4729

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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