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  • Happy Face® Orange Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Happy Face Orange'

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    $2731
  • Himalayan Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum venustum), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, creeping form.

    Himalayan Maidenhair Fern

    Adiantum venustum

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    $3455
  • 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
  • Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'

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  • Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Reblooming Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Let's Dance Blue Jangles'

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    $2649

  • Ragin Cajun Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun'

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    $4381

  • Mister Lincoln Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Mister Lincoln'

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    $8874
  • Drop Dead Red™ Rose

    Drop Dead Red™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Drop Dead Red'

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    $10023

  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balmy Purple'

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    $3365

  • DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'Dakota Burgundy'

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    $3481
  • Legends™ Hybrid Tea Rose - Nature Hills Nursery - #3 Container -

    Legends™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Legends'

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    $10023
  • Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis (Coreopsis x Li'l Bang 'Firewheel'), a perennial featuring yellow, red flowers and perennial.

    Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Li'l Bang Firewheel'

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    $3476
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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    $3502

  • Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Tower'

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    $2649
  • Guernsey Cream Clematis (Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and deciduous.

    Guernsey Cream Clematis

    Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

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    $6499

  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

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    $3871

  • Summerific® Holy Grail Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus x 'Holy Grail'

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  • Stay Classy® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry

    Prunus x cistena 'Stay Classy'

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    $2899

  • Mariachi™ Sombrero Sneezeweed

    Helenium x 'Sombrero'

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    $3234

  • Apple Slices Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Apple Slices'

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    $5261
  • Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly

    Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'Emerald Magic'

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    $9141

  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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    $3828

  • Luminary® Ultraviolet Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Luminary Ultraviolet'

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    $3869

  • All the Buzz Allium

    Allium 'All the Buzz'

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    $2995

  • Decadence® Lemon Meringue False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

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    $4413

  • Happy Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Happy Star'

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    $3167

  • Summer Jazz™ Sunrise Gold Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Summer Jazz Sunrise Gold'

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    $6660
  • Kismet® Red Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Kismet Red'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Kismet® Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Kismet Red'

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    $3831

  • Luminary® Opalescence Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Opalescence'

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    $3867

  • Pink Mink® Clematis

    Clematis x 'Pink Mink'

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    $2699

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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