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  • English Roseum Rhododendron

    Rhododendron

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  • Boulevard® Tranquilite™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo111'

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    $6743

  • Pagoda Dogwood

    Cornus alternifolia

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    $11184

  • Old Glory Hosta

    Hosta 'Old Glory' PP12,503

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  • Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Pleasant Peasant'

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    $4088
  • Ketchup & Mustard™ Floribunda Rose

    Ketchup & Mustard™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'WEKzazette'

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    $8874

  • Hillside Black Beauty Bugbane

    Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty'

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    $4945
  • Northern Pampas Grass (Tripidium ravennae), a perennial featuring white, purple flowers and clumping, erect form.

    Northern Pampas Grass

    Tripidium ravennae

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    $5877

  • Ghost Fern

    Athyrium x 'Ghost'

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    $3454

  • Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

    Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet'

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    $3347
  • Grape Magic Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Grape Magic Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Grape Magic'

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    $3339

  • Prolific Hardy Kiwi

    Actinidia arguta 'Prolific'

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    $8344

  • Pink Manners Obedient Plant

    Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners'

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    $3467

  • High Contrast Lungwort

    Pulmonaria ‘High Contrast’ PP12,337

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    $3939
  • Gemo St. Johns Wort (Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Gemo St. Johns Wort

    Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'

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    $5904

  • Tiger Eyes® Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

    Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' PP16185

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    $9907
  • Nectar Ninja Hyssop (Hyssopus 'Scentastic Blue'), a plant featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Nectar Ninja Hyssop

    Hyssopus 'Scentastic Blue'

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    $4396

  • Bedazzled Pink Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox hybrid ‘Bedazzled Pink’ PP32,063

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    $3464

  • Ohio Spiderwort

    Tradescantia ohiensis

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    $3485

  • Goldfinger Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'

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  • Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Georgia Peach'

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    $4380

  • Angelina Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'

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    $2960
  • Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree (Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'

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    $7163

  • Haas Halo Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'

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    $8192

  • Illuminati Arch® Mockorange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPBD' PP32,351

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    $8258
  • WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea Tree (Hydrangea paniculata 'Bokropiav'), a tree featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea Tree

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Love-A-Lot'

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    $14728

  • Prairie Splendor™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

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    $3859

  • Black Hills Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca 'Densata' var. densata

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    $4212

  • FlowerFull® Smooth Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'BAIful' PP35,613

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  • Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Daisy Duke'

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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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