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  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460
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    North Star™ Ruby Heart Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x hybridus 'Ruby Heart'

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    $5028
  • Gray - Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Gray - Headed Coneflower

    Ratibida pinnata

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    $4633

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088

  • Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Soft Serve Gold'

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    $2649
  • Custard Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'), a perennial featuring purple, red, white flowers and perennial.

    Custard Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'

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    $4118

  • Sugar Tyme Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus 'Sugar Tyme'

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    $11499

  • Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Summer Sunset'

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  • Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Purple Haze'

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    $2649

  • Garnet Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet'

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    $18465

  • Color Splash Rose

    Rosa 'Color Splash'

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    $7176
  • Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple Tree - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 3 Container -

    Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'

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    $18465
  • Spine Tingler Barrenwort (Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Spine Tingler Barrenwort

    Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'

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    $4312

  • Tahiti™ Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Tahiti'

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    $5831

  • Coral Miracle On The Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa 'Coral Miracle on the Hudson'

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    $7626
  • True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa x 'True Inspiration'

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    $6875
  • True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'True Sincerity'

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    $6875

  • Darcy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Darcy'

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    $5211

  • Rock 'N Low™ Boogie Woogie Sedum

    Sedum x 'Boogie Woogie'

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    $3466
  • Fashionably Early Flamingo Phlox

    Fashionably Early Flamingo Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox x 'Fashionably Early Flamingo'

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    $3497

  • Gallery Pink Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Pink'

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    $3001
  • Gallery Red Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Red'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Gallery Red Lupine

    Lupinus 'Gallery Red'

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    $2983
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium (Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    $3890

  • Delgenius™ Breezin Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Breezin'

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    $3900

  • Tiny Diamond Dwarf Asiatic Lily

    Lilium x germanicum 'Tiny Diamond'

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    $2968

  • Raspberry Eclipse Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Raspberry Eclipse'

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    $4079

  • Blackberry Merlot Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot'

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    $6244

  • Issey™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Issey'

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    $6743
  • Delgenious™ Glitzy Delphinium Bloom

    Delgenious™ Glitzy Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Glitzy'

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    $3901

  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Ghost Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Ghost'

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    $2961

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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