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  • White Pillar® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'White Pillar'

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  • Early Bird Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'Early Bird'

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    $3282
  • Strike It Rich® Grandiflora Rose (Rosa 'Strike It Rich'), a shrub featuring pink, orange, yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Strike It Rich® Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'Strike It Rich'

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    $10023
  • SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Plum Dazzled'

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  • Wild Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera PRIMO 'Wild Rose'

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    $4285

  • Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Mr. Poppins'

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  • Chocolate Mint

    Mentha 'Chocolate Mint'

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  • Dublin Bay Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Dublin Bay'

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  • Honor™ Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Jacolite'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Honor™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Honor'

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  • Tiffany Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Tiffany'), a shrub featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Tiffany Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Tiffany'

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  • All Red Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina 'All Red'), a tree featuring rounded form.

    All Red Japanese Plum

    Prunus salicina 'All Red'

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    $8392

  • Dwarf Flowering Almond

    Prunus glandulosa

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    $8125

  • Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Northern Exposure Black'

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    $4429

  • Sarah Bernhardt Peony

    Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

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  • Bloomerang® Showmound Lilac

    Syringa x pubescens 'Bloomerang Showmound'

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  • Wee Bit Giddy® Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wee Bit Giddy'

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  • Sunstruck Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck'

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    $3949

  • White Album® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'White Album'

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  • Pink Crush New England Aster

    Aster novae-angliae 'Pink Crush'

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    $3319

  • Reminiscent® Coral Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Coral'

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  • Primo® Pistachio Ambrosia Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Pistachio Ambrosia'

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  • Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye'

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  • Hearts A' Fire Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts A' Fire'

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  • Sweet Fragrance Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Sweet Fragrance'

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  • Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Honey-Apricot'

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  • Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Wee White'

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  • Oso Easy® Italian Ice® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Oso Easy Italian Ice'

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  • Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Pink Paradise'

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  • Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Sparks'

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  • Sunny Boulevard™ St. John's Wort

    Hypericum x 'Sunny Boulevard'

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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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