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  • Neatball® Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Neatball'

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    $2763

  • Hedge Box Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Hedge Box'

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    $2759

  • Summer Snow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Summer Snow'

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    $2979
  • Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Heroes') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Heroes' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969
  • Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Nugget') plant, crop photo - Jun 26, 2026

    Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Nugget' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969
  • Pink Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily blooms with orange stamens surrounded by green buds in a garden planting.

    Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Pearl' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Yellow, Orange, & Pink)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Mixed

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    $2969
  • Tiny Shadow Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Shadow') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Shadow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Shadow' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Red, Rose Purple, & White)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection B

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    $2969
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Orange, Purple, & Yellow)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection C

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    $2969
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    Fire Belle American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana 'Fire Belle'

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    $11532

  • Baroness Fookes™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Baroness Fookes'

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    $6743

  • Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Evening Gown'

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    $4279

  • Sweet Reward® Pink Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Sweet Reward Pink'

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    $2649

  • Sky Dew® Gold Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sky Dew Gold'

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    $2649
  • Passion Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris japonica 'Passion') plant, crop photo - Jul 13, 2026

    Passion Lily of the Valley Shrub

    Pieris japonica 'Passion'

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    $11089

  • Chandelier Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Chandelier'

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    $2978

  • Serendipity Allium

    Allium x 'Serendipity'

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    $3949
  • Two golden-yellow Pure As Gold bearded iris blooms with ruffled petals and unopened buds in a garden.

    Pure As Gold Bearded Iris

    Iris x germanica 'Pure As Gold'

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    $4063
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee'

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    $2989

  • FLARE™ Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'FLARE'

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  • Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Boulevard Zara'

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    $6743
  • Halston Bearded Iris (Iris × germanica ‘Halston’) plant, crop photo - Apr 28, 2025

    Halston Bearded Iris

    Iris x germanica 'Halston'

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    $4063
  • Noble Maiden White Lupine

    Noble Maiden Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Noble Maiden'

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    $2968

  • WorryFree® Lemon Glow® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Lemon Glow'

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    $7809
  • Blue Mirror Delphinium (Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Mirror Delphinium

    Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror'

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    $3486
  • Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium (Delphinium x 'Kingsley'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium

    Delphinium x 'Kingsley'

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    $3893

  • Blunt Mountain Mint

    Pycnanthemum muticum

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    $3483
  • Helenium Mariachi™ Salsa (Sneezeweed)

    Mariachi™ Salsa Helenium (Sneezeweed)

    Helenium x 'Salsa'

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    $3227
  • Gallery Blue Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Blue'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Gallery Blue Lupine

    Lupinus 'Gallery Blue'

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    $2976

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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