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  • Iceberg® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Iceberg'

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    $8874

  • Kismet® Raspberry Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Kismet Raspberry'

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    $4099
  • Lilafee Barrenwort (Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Lilafee Barrenwort

    Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'

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    $3988

  • Squeeze Box® Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Squeeze Box'

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    $2714

  • Sugartina® Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Sugartina'

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    $2649
  • Wee Bit Innocent Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wee Bit Innocent'), a plant featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Wee Bit Innocent Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Wee Bit Innocent'

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    $2649

  • Forever® Red Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Forever Red'

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    $4385

  • Key Lime Lamb's Ear

    Stachys byzantina 'Key Lime'

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    $3599

  • Magical® Ruby Red Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Ruby Red'

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  • Gold Gem Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Gold Gem'

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    $5794

  • Crispleaf Stephanandra Lace Shrub

    Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

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    $7609

  • Fairytrail Bride® Cascade Hydrangea®

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Bride'

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    $2649

  • Moorpark Apricot Tree

    Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark'

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    $12841

  • Scentlandia® Sweetspire

    Itea virginica 'Scentlandia'

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    $2649

  • Stainless Steel™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Stainless Steel'

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    $10023

  • Arctic Fire® Yellow Twig Dogwood

    Cornus sericea 'Arctic Fire Yellow'

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    $2899

  • Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea

    Spiraea media 'Double Play Blue Kazoo'

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    $2649
  • Fragrant Plum Hybrid Tea Rose

    Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'Fragrant Plum'

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    $8874
  • Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'

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    $16051

  • Avalanche™ Birch Tree

    Betula x 'Avalanche'

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    $9889
  • Prince's Plume Hyssop (Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Prince's Plume Hyssop

    Agastache 'Prince's Plume'

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  • Satomi Dogwood Tree

    Cornus kousa 'Satomi'

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  • Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'), a shrub featuring green flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Greenlane'

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    $6457

  • Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Corinne'

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    $6743

  • Hughes Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'

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    $3100

  • Chameleon Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

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    $4358

  • Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Rising Sun'

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  • 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

  • Joseph's Coat Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'

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    $9721

  • High Contrast Lungwort

    Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'

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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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