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  • Rainbow Fizz™ Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Rainbow Fizz'

    (7)
    $5977
  • Bounty Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Bounty'), a tree featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Bounty Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Bounty'

    (10)
    $9450

  • Cape Breeze Dwarf Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Cape Breeze'

    (9)
    $5870

  • Double Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Double Pardon Me'

    $4109

  • Sunrise Sunset Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Sunrise Sunset'

    (7)
    $6625

  • Mohawk Burkwood Viburnum

    Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Mohawk'

    (1)
    $7676

  • SkySail™ Fire Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'SkySail Fire'

    New arrival
    $1999

  • Girard's Renee Michelle Evergreen Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Girard's Renee Michelle'

    $8075

  • Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Hot Raspberry'

    (20)
    From $2133

  • Butterfly Magic™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Butterfly Magic'

    (20)
    $7409

  • Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard

    Caryopteris incana 'Sunshine Blue II'

    (3)
    From $6927

  • Heavy Metal Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

    (9)
    $6071
  • City Slicker® Birch Tree - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 3 Container 3 - 4 Feet Multi Stem -

    City Slicker® Birch Tree

    Betula nigra 'City Slicker'

    $6515

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Rio'

    $4390

  • Hoary Vervain

    Verbena stricta

    $3442

  • Double Play Big Bang®Spiraea

    Spiraea 'Double Play Big Bang'

    From $2649

  • Bronze Wave Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Bronze Wave'

    (1)
    $3757

  • Poprocks® Petite Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Poprocks Petite'

    (12)
    $6902

  • Little Miss Sunshine Sedum

    Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine'

    (1)
    $3199

  • Little Zebra Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

    (6)
    From $2699

  • NewGen® Freedom Boxwood

    Buxus 'NewGen Freedom'

    From $4662

  • SpinTop™ Yellow Touch Gaillardia

    Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Yellow Touch'

    (1)
    From $3179

  • Lavender Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Lavender Cascade'

    From $6945

  • Liberty Hosta

    Hosta 'Liberty'

    (1)
    $3481

  • Paint the Town Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Paint the Town'

    $6638

  • Tumaini™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Tumaini'

    (1)
    $6743
  • Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Elemental'), a shrub featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Elemental'

    $5311

  • Rock 'N Round® Bright Idea Sedum

    Sedum 'Bright Idea'

    $3008

  • Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'

    (1)
    $2847

  • Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Viridis'

    (1)
    $18465

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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