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  • Ketchup & Mustard™ Floribunda Rose

    Ketchup & Mustard™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Ketchup & Mustard'

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    $8874

  • Hush Puppy™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hush Puppy'

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    $5887

  • Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

    Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'

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    $3104

  • Lavender Bubbles Allium

    Allium 'Lavender Bubbles'

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    $4034

  • Cayenne Dogwood

    Cornus amomum 'Cayenne'

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    $7742

  • Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Perfecto Mundo Double Purple'

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    $2899

  • Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Paraplu Pure White'

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    $2699
  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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    $3494

  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386
  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x hybridus 'Garnet Frills'

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    $5028
  • Concertina Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Concertina'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Concertina'

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    $4102

  • Virginia Bluebell

    Mertensia virginiana

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    $4096

  • Vanilla Spice® Summersweet

    Clethra 'Vanilla Spice'

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    $2649

  • Spice Island™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Island'

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  • Summerific® Evening Rose Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Evening Rose'

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    $5243

  • Just Joey Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Just Joey'

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    $10023

  • Boulevard® Tranquilite™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Tranquilité'

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    $6743
  • Iris My Friend Jonathan displays a striking burgundy red and coral orange bicolor flower with ruffled petals and bright yellow beard in full bloom.

    Iris My Friend Jonathan

    Iris germanica 'My Friend Jonathan'

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    $3646

  • Oso Easy Red Stripe® Landscape Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Red Stripe'

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    $2649

  • Magical® Avalanche Snowberry

    Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magical Avalanche'

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    $8769

  • Ringo All - Star™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo All-Star'

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    $2649

  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Pineapple Fizz'

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    $13820

  • Lindsay™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Lindsay'

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    $6743

  • Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus floridus 'Simply Scentsational'

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  • Double Take Eternal White® Flowering Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Double Take Eternal White'

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    $2663

  • Victoria Falls Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls'

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    $3799

  • Virginia Creeper

    Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanii

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    $5800

  • Cotton Candy™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Cotton Candy'

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    $3499

  • Sister Disco® Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius 'Sister Disco'

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    $2649

  • Miss Congeniality™ Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'Miss Congeniality'

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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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