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  • Contender Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Contender'

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  • Dwarf Flowering Almond

    Prunus glandulosa

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    $8125
  • Burst of Joy Floribunda Rose (Rosa 'Burst of Joy'), a shrub featuring red, yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Burst of Joy Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Burst of Joy'

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    $8874
  • Spintop Red Starburst blanket flower in a nursery pot with golden yellow petals ringed in deep red

    Spintop Red Starburst Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red Starburst'

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    $2614

  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

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  • Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Punch'

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  • Sea Green Juniper

    Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Sea Green'

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  • Purple Flame Iris (Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'), a perennial featuring purple, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Purple Flame Iris

    Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

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  • Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard

    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Beyond Midnight'

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  • French Cabaret™ Blush Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'French Cabaret Blush'

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  • Blue Chip Juniper Bush (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'), a shrub featuring white flowers and evergreen.

    Blue Chip Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

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  • Azurri Blue Satin™ Rose of Sharon Shrub

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Azurri Blue Satin'

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  • Ruby Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

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  • Blazing Star

    Liatris spicata

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  • Berry Timeless Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Berry Timeless'

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  • Proven Winners® Color Choice® Snippet® Dark Pink Weigela

    Snippet® Dark Pink Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Snippet Dark Pink'

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  • Japanese Spurge

    Pachysandra terminalis

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  • Legend Of The Fall® Bottlebrush

    Fothergilla x intermedia 'Legend of the Fall'

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  • New Dawn Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'New Dawn'

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  • Burning Hearts False Sunflower

    Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'

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  • Sugar Shack® Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'Sugar Shack'

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  • Ground Hug® Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Ground Hug'

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  • Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

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  • Vavoom™ Floribunda Rose Bush

    Rosa 'Vavoom'

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    $10023

  • Ebb Tide™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Ebb Tide'

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  • Incrediball® Blush Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Incrediball Blush'

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  • Oso Easy® Lemon Zest® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Lemon Zest'

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  • Bing Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Bing'

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  • Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

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  • Frosted Fire Sedum

    Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

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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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