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  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid

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    $3427

  • Northwind Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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    $5876

  • Luminary™ Backlight Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Backlight'

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    $3864

  • Mop Top® Fountain Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia alternifolia 'Mop Top'

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    $2689

  • Variegated Solomon's Seal

    Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'

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    $4093

  • Angelina Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'

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    $2960

  • Bottle Rocket Leopard Plant

    Ligularia x 'Bottle Rocket'

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    $5978

  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris x germanica 'Wine Festival'

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    $4092

  • Eternal Fragrance Daphne

    Daphne x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'

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    $8558

  • Amazing Daisies® 'Dream Big' Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Dream Big'

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    $3829
  • Close-up of a fully open Double Bubble Pink Itoh Peony bloom with layered magenta petals and golden stamens.

    Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Double Bubble Pink'

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    $13817

  • Summerific® French Vanilla Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Vanilla Rose'

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    $5251
  • Double Rose™ Clematis

    Double Rose™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Double Rose'

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    $5828

  • Bubblegum Pink™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Bubblegum Pink'

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    $3505

  • Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'

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    $3489

  • White Fringe Tree

    Chionanthus virginicus

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  • Prague Viburnum - Nature Hills Nursery - #3 Container -

    Prague Viburnum

    Viburnum x 'Pragense'

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    $13128
  • Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Weeping Higan Flowering Cherry

    Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'

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    $7209

  • Shadblow Serviceberry

    Amelanchier canadensis

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    $10273

  • Oso Easy Ice Bay® Landscape Rose

    Rosa 'Oso Easy Ice Bay'

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    $2649

  • Blue Stocking Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Blue Stocking'

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    $3045

  • Spartan Juniper Tree

    Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

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    $4262

  • Hearts of Gold Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

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    $10440

  • Princeton American Elm Tree

    Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

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    $7209

  • Funyella® Clematis

    Clematis hybrid 'Funyella'

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    $2649
  • Color Cocktail™ Shrub Rose (Rosa x 'Meilowmye'), a shrub featuring pink, yellow, white, mixed flowers and deciduous.

    Color Cocktail™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Color Cocktail'

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    $8392

  • Shawnee Brave® Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave'

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    $9058

  • Red Candy Lingonberry

    Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'

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    $8125

  • Interstella® Lily of the Valley Shrub

    Pieris japonica 'Interstella'

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    $2649
  • Everlow Yew (Taxus × media 'Everlow'), a shrub featuring evergreen and pyramidal form.

    Everlow Yew

    Taxus x media 'Everlow'

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    $9540

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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