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  • Karmina Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Karmina Cranesbill Geranium

    Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina'

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    $3476

  • TEMPO™ Orange Geum

    Geum x 'Tempo Orange'

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    (1)
    $3834

  • Neptune Catmint

    Nepeta kubanica 'Neptune'

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    (2)
    $3301

  • Cat's Pajamas Catmint

    Nepeta x 'Cat's Pajamas'

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    (3)
    From $1999

  • Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra spectabilis

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    (5)
    From $2322

  • Kodiak® Orange Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla x 'Kodiak Orange'

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    (6)
    From $2649

  • Show Off® Sugar Baby® Forsythia

    Forsythia x intermedia 'Show Off Sugar Baby'

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    (2)
    $2649

  • Curtain Call Deep Rose Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Curtain Call Deep Rose'

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    (1)
    $3552

  • Medusa Allium

    Allium 'Medusa'

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    From $1999

  • SpinTop™ Red Blanket Gaillardia

    Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Red'

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    From $1999

  • Miss Molly Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Miss Molly'

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    From $2649

  • Chickasaw Plum

    Prunus angustifolia

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    (13)
    $8370

  • Belle of Georgia Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Belle of Georgia'

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    (10)
    $9981

  • Forever Emerald™ Inkberry

    Ilex glabra 'Forever Emerald'

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    $8425

  • Chinkapin Oak Tree

    Quercus muehlenbergii

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    (4)
    $11853

  • Holden's™ Pink Flare Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Pink Flare'

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    (1)
    $10939

  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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    $3337

  • Garden Candy™ Evie Jane Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Evie Jane'

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    (1)
    $13823

  • Bandwidth Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Bandwidth'

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    (6)
    $6260

  • Caesars Brother Siberian Iris

    Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'

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    (4)
    $3562

  • My Monet Purple Effect® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'My Monet Purple Effect'

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    From $2649

  • Butterfly Weed Plant

    Asclepias tuberosa

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    From $2699
  • Royal Gold Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Royal Gold'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Royal Gold Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Royal Gold'

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    $10599

  • Lapins Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Lapins'

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    $17963

  • WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Love-A-Lot Pink'

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    From $9224

  • Cryptomeria Yoshino Japanese Cedar

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'

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    (23)
    $20968
  • Redhaven Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Redhaven'), a tree featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Redhaven Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Redhaven'

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    (13)
    From $12571

  • Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Paraplu Pink Ink'

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    (2)
    From $2689

  • Taste of Heaven® Blackberry

    Rubus 'Taste of Heaven'

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    (1)
    $2649

  • Super Princess Flowering Dogwood

    Cornus florida 'Super Princess'

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    (2)
    $6994

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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