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  • A mature Smokey Serviceberry bush covered in dense clusters of white flowers, growing beside a dirt path and wooden fence in a natural rural landscape at sunset.

    Smokey Serviceberry

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

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  • SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Plum Dazzled'

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  • Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Maria'

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    $2614

  • Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPVG'

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  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

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    $3871

  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

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    $4030
  • Little Vision in Purple Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Little Vision in Purple Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'

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    $3425

  • Brandywine Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

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    $9790

  • FrostKiss™ Molly's White® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPBRD01'

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    $5378

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

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    $4091

  • Becky Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

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    $2950
  • SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'

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  • Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

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  • Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'

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  • Luna™ Red Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'

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    $1699

  • Summer Snowflake Viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'

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  • Earth Angel™ Parfuma® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'KORgeowim'

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    $9399

  • Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

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    $18465

  • Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brother Edward' PP 25,413

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  • Nelly Moser Clematis

    Clematis 'Nelly Moser'

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  • Rose Mallow

    Hibiscus moscheutos

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    $3164

  • Sunseekers™ Sweet Fuchsia Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssswfu’ PP 35,709

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  • Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'

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    $3497

  • Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Reblooming Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla LET'S DANCE 'SMHMTAU'

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  • Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

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    $3962

  • Hackberry Tree

    Celtis occidentalis

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    $14280

  • Redbud Crabapple Tree

    Malus zumi 'Calocarpa'

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    $6943

  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP27,462

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    $3427

  • Black Knight Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

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

    Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Luna White'

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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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