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  • Red Star Atlantic White Cedar

    Chamaecyparis thyoides 'Red Star'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

    Aquilegia x hybrida 'Earlybird Purple Blue'

    (2)
    From $1999

  • Gold Splash® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Gold Splash'

    (8)
    From $6697

  • Azure Rush Geranium

    Geranium 'Azure Rush'

    $4275

  • Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

    Abelia mosanensis 'Sweet Emotion Blaze'

    From $7010

  • Leptodermis

    Leptodermis oblonga

    $6954

  • Younique™ Pink Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Younique Pink'

    $3430

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Ruby Spider Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

    $4244

  • Blue Shag Dwarf White Pine

    Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

    (1)
    $12887

  • Abilene™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Abilene'

    $6743

  • Mystic Fairy® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Mystic Fairy'

    $6629

  • Jacqueline Hillier Dwarf Elm

    Ulmus x hollandica 'Jacqueline Hillier'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Low Scape Snowfire® Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape Snowfire'

    $2675
  • Grape Magic Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Grape Magic Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'

    $3339

  • Bubbly Wine® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Bubbly Wine'

    From $2649

  • Chivette Chives

    Allium 'Chivette'

    $4022

  • Grune Kugel Dwarf Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata 'Grüne Kugel'

    New arrival
    $6499

  • Lo & Behold® Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Pink Micro Chip'

    (1)
    $2899

  • Earth Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Earth Angel'

    $2910

  • Ringo® Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo'

    (2)
    $2636

  • Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    (2)
    $3962

  • Blue Jay Highbush Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay'

    (14)
    $3064

  • Ice Breaker™ Korean Fir

    Abies koreana 'Ice Breaker'

    $15958

  • Whipcord Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'

    (1)
    $6391

  • Golden Star

    Chrysogonum virginianum

    $3363

  • Chaparral Weeping Mulberry

    Morus alba 'Chaparral'

    $7499

  • White Oak Tree

    Quercus alba

    (1)
    $9790

  • English Roseum Rhododendron

    Rhododendron

    (2)
    From $3996

  • Bartzella Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Bartzella'

    $12071

  • Pancake Creeping Juniper

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

    New arrival
    (6)
    $6499

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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