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  • Etouffee™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Etouffee™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Etouffee'

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    $5610

  • Guacamole Hosta

    Hosta 'Guacamole'

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    $3106
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

  • Little Lady™ Lilac

    Syringa x 'Little Lady'

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    $6845
  • Serene Lilac Catmint (Nepeta 'Serene Lilac'), a perennial featuring clumping, spreading form.

    Serene Lilac Catmint

    Nepeta 'Serene Lilac'

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    $2614
  • Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'

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    (1)
    $5237
  • Five Finger Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum 'Five Finger'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, creeping form.

    Five Finger Maidenhair Fern

    Adiantum aleuticum 'Five Finger'

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    (2)
    $3429

  • Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Pleasant Peasant'

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    $4088

  • Reminiscent® Yellow Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Yellow'

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    (1)
    $2649

  • Northern Exposure™ Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Northern Exposure Purple'

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    (1)
    $4386
  • Lemon Love Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and perennial.

    Lemon Love Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'

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    $4377
  • Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony bursting with large peachy-apricot, semi-double ruffled blooms and glossy deep green foliage in the garden.

    Garden Candy™ Peach - A - Licious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Peach-A-Licious'

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    (1)
    $13822

  • Swamp Azalea

    Rhododendron viscosum

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    (1)
    From $3499

  • Empress™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Empress'

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    $6743

  • Show Off™ Starlet Forsythia

    Forsythia x 'Show Off Starlet'

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    $2649

  • Bloombux® Magenta Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Bloombux Magenta'

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    $9141

  • Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

    Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet'

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    $3347
  • FrostKiss Pippas Purple Hellebore - Lenten Rose with plum-purple speckled blooms

    FrostKiss™ Pippa's Purple® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Pippa's Purple'

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    $5311

  • Camelot Lavender Foxglove

    Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'

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    (2)
    $3115

  • Boulevard® Vicki™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Vicki'

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    $6743

  • Prairie Splendor™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

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    $3859

  • Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla

    Diervilla x 'Kodiak Spiced'

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    $2699
  • Scout Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Scout'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Scout Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Scout'

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    $6069

  • Gatsby Star® Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Gatsby Star'

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    From $4369

  • Holden's™ Pink Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Pink'

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    $10939

  • Purple Satin® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Purple Satin'

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    (6)
    $8924
  • Sweet and Sour Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Sweet and Sour Sedum

    Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'

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    $2631

  • Clarence Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Clarence'

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    $4960

  • Opening Act Pink - a - Dot Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox hybrid

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    $3432

  • Red Balloon™ Viburnum

    Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Red Balloon'

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    (2)
    $2649

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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