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  • Yuki Kabuki™ Deutzia

    Deutzia x 'Yuki Kabuki'

    $2699

  • Rosie Josie Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium x 'Rosie Josie'

    (1)
    From $5644

  • Lynwood Gold Forsythia

    Forsythia 'Lynwood'

    (10)
    $7230

  • Lucifer Crocosmia

    Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

    (3)
    $3107

  • Wild Geranium

    Geranium maculatum

    $3559
  • Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'), a tree featuring purple, pink flowers and deciduous.

    Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'

    (13)
    $13977

  • Bloomables Empire Ice Dragon Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Empire Ice Dragon'

    (7)
    From $2246
  • Alderman Plum (Prunus x 'Alderman') plant, crop photo - May 14, 2026

    Alderman Plum

    Prunus x 'Alderman'

    $8392
  • Twinkle Toes Lungwort (Pulmonaria x 'Twinkle Toes'), a perennial featuring blue, purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Twinkle Toes Lungwort

    Pulmonaria x 'Twinkle Toes'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Fire Chief™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Fire Chief'

    (8)
    $9108

  • Gold Lace Juniper Bush

    Juniperus chinensis 'Gold Lace'

    (2)
    $9357

  • Rise Up® Ringo Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Ringo'

    (1)
    $2649

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Tiger Swirl Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Tiger Swirl'

    (1)
    $4257

  • Dale's Strain Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Dale's Strain'

    $3429

  • Coral Creme Drop™ Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Coral Creme Drop'

    (1)
    $3496

  • Spring Grove™ Arborvitae

    Thuja plicata 'Spring Grove'

    (2)
    $2649

  • American Holly Tree

    Ilex opaca

    (22)
    $12870
  • Arnold Promise Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'), a tree.

    Arnold Promise Witch Hazel

    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Arnold Promise'

    $10240

  • Splendens Sea Thrift

    Armeria maritima 'Splendens'

    (1)
    From $1999

  • Blue Point Juniper

    Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'

    (11)
    From $12970

  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

    (1)
    $3105

  • Culvers Root

    Veronicastrum virginicum

    (1)
    $3563

  • BerryBux® Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'BerryBux'

    $4612

  • Red Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Red Knock Out'

    (2)
    From $2499

  • Carolina Sweetheart® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Carolina Sweetheart'

    (13)
    $9973

  • Compact Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'

    From $8604
  • Northern Pin Oak Tree (Quercus ellipsoidalis), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Northern Pin Oak Tree

    Quercus ellipsoidalis

    $13403

  • Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Taffy™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Butterfly Candy Lil' Taffy'

    (75)
    $4400

  • Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

    Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

    (4)
    $3502
  • Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus (Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’), a perennial featuring purple, red flowers and perennial.

    Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus plumarius 'Bicolor Magenta'

    $2952

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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