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  • Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Pink Paradise'

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    $2649

  • Reminiscent® Crema Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Crema'

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    $2649

  • Sister Rosie™ Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Rosie'

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    $2649

  • Winterscape Chilly Willy™ Japanese Holly

    Ilex Crenata Winterscape 'Chilly Willy'

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    $8541

  • Martha Stewart™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Martha Stewart'

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    $8699

  • Black Forest Cake Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'

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    $4372
  • American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan

    American Gold Rush Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'

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    $4033
  • Renown Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Renown'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Renown Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Renown'

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    $4092
  • Green Twister Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Green Twister Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'

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    $3863

  • Little Redhead Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'

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    $5261

  • Bumbleberry Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'

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    $3699

  • Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Dark Side of the Moon'

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    $3992

  • Sunseekers™ Sweet Fuchsia Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'SunSeekers Sweet Fuchsia'

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  • Holden's™ Fuchsia Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Fuchsia'

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    $10939
  • Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Sombrero Fiesta Orange') plant, crop photo - Jun 27, 2025

    Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Sombrero Fiesta Orange'

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    $3899
  • Rose of Sharon (Mixed) (Hibiscus syriacus (Mixed Cultivars)) plant, crop photo - Jul 21, 2026

    Rose of Sharon (Mixed)

    Hibiscus syriacus

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    $8009
  • Labette Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis 'Labette') plant, crop photo - May 14, 2026

    Labette Pecan Tree

    Carya illinoinensis 'Labette'

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    $22378
  • Armstrong Maple Tree (Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'), a tree featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Armstrong Maple Tree

    Acer x freemanii 'Armstrong'

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    $9755

  • Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Shrub

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Pink Chiffon'

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    $2799

  • Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry

    Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy Gold'

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    $2659

  • SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    Sedum 'Jade Tuffet'

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    $3014
  • Noble Knight Meadow Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Noble Knight'), a perennial featuring clumping, erect form.

    Noble Knight Meadow Sage

    Salvia nemorosa 'Noble Knight'

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    $2614

  • Double Take Peach™ Flowering Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Double Take Peach'

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  • Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea Vine

    Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Flirty Girl'

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  • Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Big Band'

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  • Invincibelle Limetta® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Invincibelle Limetta'

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  • Castle Rouge® Blue Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'Castle Rouge'

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    $2659
  • Wee Willie Boxwood shrub with bright yellow-green new growth planted in dark mulch in a garden bed.

    Wee Willie® Boxwood

    Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wee Willie'

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    $5794

  • Gem Box® Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Gem Box'

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  • Crimson Prince Japanese Maple

    Crimson Prince Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Crimson Prince'

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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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