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  • Windflower

    Anemone canadensis

    $3703

  • Roseum Elegans Rhododendron

    Rhododendron x 'Roseum Elegans'

    (1)
    From $9724

  • Ribbon Falls Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Ribbon Falls'

    From $1999

  • Bicolor Barrenwort

    Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'

    (1)
    $3925

  • Goat's Beard

    Aruncus dioicus

    $3521

  • Lo & Behold® Blue Chip Jr. Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Blue Chip Jr.'

    (1)
    From $2622

  • Samaritan Jo™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Samaritan Jo'

    $6743

  • Hokkaido Dwarf Lacebark Elm

    Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

    New arrival
    $7499

  • Wineberry Delight Sedum

    Sedum 'Wineberry Delight'

    New arrival
    $1999

  • Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea serrata 'Tiny Tuff Stuff'

    (12)
    From $9058

  • Pieris Mountain Fire

    Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

    (7)
    $9291

  • Vivid Violet Pincushion Flower

    Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Violet'

    (1)
    From $1999
  • Close-up of purple hydrangea flowers with green leaves

    Let's Dance iArriba!® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Let's Dance ¡Arriba!'

    (25)
    From $8725

  • Blue Dune Lyme Grass

    Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

    $3312

  • Coralburst® Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Coralburst'

    $6999
  • Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Luna White'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Luna White'

    (11)
    $1999

  • Gibraltar Bush Clover

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

    (10)
    $5829

  • Gibraltar Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Gibraltar'

    (2)
    $9540

  • Sweet Daisy™ Izabel Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Sweet Daisy Izabel'

    (3)
    $1999

  • Fanal Astilbe

    Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

    (3)
    $3156

  • Sally™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Sally'

    (2)
    $6743

  • Common Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale

    (1)
    $4396

  • Weeping Blue Alaskan Cedar

    Cupressus nootkatensis 'Glauca Pendula'

    New arrival
    From $12999

  • Old Gold Juniper Bush

    Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Old Gold'

    From $8475

  • Crystal Fountain Clematis

    Clematis 'Crystal Fountain'

    (1)
    $6743

  • First Frost Hosta

    Hosta 'First Frost'

    $3100

  • Red Gnome Dogwood

    Cornus alba 'Red Gnome'

    (2)
    From $8458

  • Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Red Yellow'

    $3118

  • Little Princess Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

    (12)
    From $1999

  • Black Scallop Ajuga

    Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

    (2)
    $1999

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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