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  • Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon Tree

    Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott' PP20,579

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    $6693

  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

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    From $1699

  • Brilliance Autumn Fern

    Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'

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    (5)
    From $1699
  • Gibraltar Bush Clover (Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'), a shrub featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Gibraltar Bush Clover

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

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    (10)
    $5829
  • Sunseekers Orange Coneflower, a perennial.

    Sunseekers™ Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers Orange'

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    (4)
    $2495

  • Sprite Dwarf Astilbe

    Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

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    $3152

  • Cat's Meow Catmint

    Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow'

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    $1899

  • Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA5'

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    From $2648

  • Viva Polonia Clematis

    Clematis 'Viva Polonia'

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    $2899

  • Iceberg® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Iceberg'

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    $8874
  • White Dawn® Climbing Rose (Rosa 'White Dawn'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    White Dawn® Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'White Dawn'

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    $10023

  • Pink Crush New England Aster

    Aster novae‑angliae ‘Pink Crush’ PP 33628

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    $3319

  • Apple Slices Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica ‘Apple Slices’ PP 36,254

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    $5261

  • All the Buzz Allium

    Allium 'All the Buzz'

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    $2995

  • Pink Mink® Clematis

    Clematis x 'Krakowiak'

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    $2699

  • Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKIO' PP,28769

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    $4063

  • Airbrush Effect Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Airbrush Effect' PP29,295

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    From $3480

  • Buzz™ Ivory Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Ivory'

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    $1963

  • Blue Jay Highbush Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay'

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    $3064
  • Prairie Petite Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Prairie Petite Lilac

    Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’

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    $6449

  • Mop Top® Fountain Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia alternifolia 'SMNBAB'

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    $2689

  • Li'l Bang™ Darling Clementine Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Darling Clementine’ PP 31,843

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    $3197

  • Lady in Red Fern

    Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red'

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    $3435

  • Bottle Rocket Leopard Plant

    Ligularia x 'Bottle Rocket'

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    $5978
  • Silver Heart Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

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    $4119

  • Boulevard® Sarah Elizabeth™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo098'

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    $6743

  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus4'

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    $13820

  • Candy Girl Prairie Mallow

    Lespedeza 'Candy Girl'

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    $6406
  • Jelena Witch Hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'), a tree featuring ascending, erect form.

    Jelena Witch Hazel

    Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'

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    $10240

  • Boulevard® Vicki™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo114'

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    $6743

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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