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  • DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDB'

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    $3481

  • Marsh Marigold

    Caltha palustris

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    $3488

  • Moorpark Apricot Tree

    Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark'

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    $12841

  • Goat's Beard

    Aruncus dioicus

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    $3521

  • Green Spice Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Green Spice'

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    $3719

  • Adams Elderberry Bush

    Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'

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    $7426

  • Goat Willow (Pussy Willow)

    Salix caprea

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    $2731
  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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    $3494
  • Miracle On The Hudson™ Shrub Rose

    Miracle On The Hudson™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Bartholomew'

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    $7176

  • Little Spark® Spirea

    Spiraea jap. 'Minspil04' PP30,819

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    $7942

  • Purple Satin® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'ILVOPS' PP28,839

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    $8924

  • Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

    Aquilegia x hybrida 'PAS1258487'

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  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomemyim'

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    $1699
  • Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta (Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'), a plant featuring perennial and clumping, mounding form.

    Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta

    Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'

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    From $1582
  • Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

    Li'L Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Red Elf'

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    $3453

  • Sunseekers™ Golden Sun Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssgold’ PP 35,962

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  • Azure Rush Geranium (Geranium 'Azure Rush'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Azure Rush Geranium

    Geranium 'Azure Rush'

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    $4275

  • Kismet® Raspberry Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKR'

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    $4099
  • Lady In Red™ Climbing Rose (Rosa 'WEKvaldaom'), a shrub featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Lady In Red™ Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'WEKvaldaom'

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    $10599

  • Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

    Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'

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    $3582
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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    $3502

  • Summerific® Holy Grail Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus x 'Holy Grail' PP31,478

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    $5243

  • Tsukiko™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo110'

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    $6743

  • Sunjoy® Tangelo™ Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii SUNJOY 'O'Byrne'

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  • Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade'

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    $3064

  • Fairytrail Fresco® Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Fresco'

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    $2799
  • Winky Purple & White Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Purple & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'

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    $2951

  • Kismet® Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKY' PP29,922

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    $3825

  • Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

    Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'

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    $3104
  • Hand holding an apple with a tree full of apples in the background

    Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple Tree

    Malus 'Tasty Red'

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    $13360

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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