Shop With Confidence: FREE Growing & Glowing Guarantee

Free Shipping on Orders $199+
View as

  • Fairytrail® White Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail White'

    Sold out
    $2649
  • Shinko Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinko'), a tree featuring dense, multi-trunked form.

    Shinko Asian Pear

    Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinko'

    Sold out
    $8392
  • Regal Prince™ Oak Tree (Quercus robur x bicolor 'Regal Prince'), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Regal Prince™ Oak Tree

    Quercus robur x bicolor 'Regal Prince'

    Sold out
    $18898

  • Sunset Horizon™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa x 'Sunset Horizon'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $8392

  • Sunjoy Sequins® Japanese Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Sequins'

    Sold out
    (14)
    From $2699

  • Flavorette Pear'd® Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Pear'd'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $2799
  • Winky Purple & White Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Purple & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $2951

  • Anna's Promise® Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'Anna's Promise'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $10023

  • Pink Diamonds Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra hybrid 'Pink Diamonds'

    Sold out
    $4762

  • Fairytrail® Green Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Green'

    Sold out
    (2)
    $2649

  • Crete Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Crete'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $4199

  • Glitters & Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum

    Viburnum dentatum 'Glitters & Glows'

    Sold out
    $2649

  • Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Buzz Sky Blue'

    Sold out
    (10)
    $7409

  • Fire and Ice Hosta

    Hosta 'Fire and Ice'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $3278

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'

    Sold out
    $3501
  • Exclamation!™ London Planetree

    Exclamation!™ London Planetree

    Platanus x acerifolia 'Exclamation!'

    Sold out
    (2)
    $10650

  • Ha Ha Tonka Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Ha Ha Tonka'

    Sold out
    $4364

  • Cupid® Bleeding Heart

    Lamprocapnos spectabilis x 'Cupid'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $4762

  • Scotch Broom Sister Redhead™

    Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Redhead'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $2649

  • Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Toy Soldier'

    Sold out
    (23)
    $8408

  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

    Sold out
    $4097

  • Birthday Party Sedum

    Sedum 'Birthday Party'

    Sold out
    (1)
    $3022
  • Robust Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, dense form.

    Robust Male Fern

    Dryopteris filix-mas 'Undulata Robusta'

    Sold out
    $3426

  • Ghost Fern

    Athyrium x 'Ghost'

    Sold out
    (6)
    $3454

  • Picardy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Picardy'

    Sold out
    $5211

  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

    Sold out
    $3437

  • Lady in Red Fern

    Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red'

    Sold out
    (2)
    $3435

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

    Sold out
    (2)
    $4091

  • Blue Ivory Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Ivory'

    Sold out
    $3090

  • Kismet® Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Kismet Yellow'

    Sold out
    $3825

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.
Back to top