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  • Wine & Roses® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Wine & Roses'

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    From $2649

  • Nearly Wild Floribunda Rose

    Rosa x 'Nearly Wild'

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    (4)
    $8874

  • Lucas Pink Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Lucas Pink'

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    $3533

  • Hansa Hybrid Rugosa Rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'

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    (16)
    $8874

  • Maries Doublefile Viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

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    (2)
    $12200
  • Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'TANellis'), a shrub featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Fragrant Cloud'

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    (2)
    $8874

  • PRETTICOATS™ Peach Geum

    Geum x 'Pretticoats Peach'

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    $3825
  • Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'), a perennial featuring red flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'

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    (1)
    $5428

  • Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Kismet Intense Orange'

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    $4063

  • Dragontail Fern

    Asplenium x ebenoides

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    (1)
    $3432

  • Garden Sun™ Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Garden Sun'

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    New arrival
    From $3999

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    $3650
  • Dianthus STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star

    STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Eastern Star'

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    $2992

  • Green Spice Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Green Spice'

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    $3719

  • Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

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    $3273

  • SylvesterBlue™ Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'SylvesterBlue'

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    (2)
    $4699

  • Love Song™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Love Song'

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    (1)
    $10023

  • Tianshan® Seven - Son Flower

    Heptacodium miconioides 'Tianshan'

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    (1)
    $8741

  • MoonShadow™ Rosita Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'MoonShadow Rosita'

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    $6350

  • Buzz™ Ivory Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Ivory'

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    $1999

  • Winecraft Gold® Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Winecraft Gold'

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    $2799

  • Fairytrail Fresco® Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Fresco'

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    $2799

  • Francee Hosta

    Hosta fourtunei 'Francee'

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    (1)
    $2764

  • Duchess of Cornwall Clematis

    Clematis 'Duchess of Cornwall'

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    $6743
  • Purple Glory Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Purple Glory'), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Purple Glory Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Purple Glory'

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    $8160
  • Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'), a shrub featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'

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    $8874
  • Purple Gem Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Purple Gem Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

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    $3996

  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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    From $12499
  • Praline™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Praline'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Praline™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Praline'

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    $5890

  • Holden's™ Peach Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Peach'

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    $10939

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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