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  • White Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Alba'

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    $3245

  • Rosie the Riveter™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Rosie the Riveter'

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    $10023
  • Camelot Cream Foxglove (Digitalis x 'Camelot Cream'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Camelot Cream Foxglove

    Digitalis x 'Camelot Cream'

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    $3691
  • Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'

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    $13154

  • Rock 'N Round™ Bundle of Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy'

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    $3363

  • Mellow Yellows Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Mellow Yellows'

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    $3427

  • Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant

    Ligularia dentata

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    $4461
  • Boulevard® Volunteer™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Volunteer™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Volunteer'

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    $6743
  • Red Dragon Japanese Maple

    Red Dragon Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'

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    $16783

  • Bali™ Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Bali'

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    $5830

  • Amazing Daisies® Spun Silk Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Spun Silk'

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    $3458
  • Proven Winners® Westcountry™ Tequila Flame Lupine

    Westcountry™ Tequila Flame Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Tequila Flame'

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    $4954

  • Camelot Rose Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Camelot Rose'

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    $3113
  • Jersey Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium 'Jersey'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Jersey Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Jersey'

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    $9041

  • Weeping Siberian Pea Shrub Tree Form

    Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'

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    $24860

  • Wheee! Hosta

    Hosta 'Wheee!'

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  • WorryFree® Winter Torch Willow

    Salix alba 'Winter Torch'

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    $7010

  • Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea 'Cara Mia Yellow'

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    $3824

  • Stanley Prune Plum Tree

    Prunus 'Stanley'

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    $23067

  • Yellow Brick Road Rose

    Rosa 'Yellow Brick Road'

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    $6619
  • Cayenne™ Sterile Fountain Grass

    Cayenne™ Sterile Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cayenne'

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    $5620

  • Smokey Mountain Mint

    Pycnanthemum x incanum 'Smokey Mountain Mint'

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    $3364
  • Potted Blue and white columbine flowers on a wooden surface

    Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Blue-White'

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    $3040

  • Serbian Spruce Tree

    Picea omorika

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    $4212

  • Larissa Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Larissa'

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    $2768

  • Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Citrus'

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    $2649

  • Oriental Asian Pear

    Pyrus pyrifolia

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    $23044
  • Lemon Zest™ Japanese Forest Grass - Grass - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Lemon Zest™ Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'Lemon Zest'

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    $4496
  • Double Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Double Winky Dark Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Winky Double Dark Blue-White'

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    $2989
  • Cedar Rapids® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cedar Rapids'), a tree featuring evergreen and open, pyramidal form.

    Cedar Rapids® False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cedar Rapids'

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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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