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  • Blunt Mountain Mint

    Pycnanthemum muticum

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    $3483
  • 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
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    Mariachi™ Siesta Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale 'Siesta'

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    $3229
  • Mariachi Bandera sneezeweed growing in a nursery pot with dense mounds of narrow green leaves

    Mariachi™ Bandera Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale 'Bandera'

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    $2914
  • Proven Winners® Staircase™ Blue Lupine

    Staircase™ Blue Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Blue'

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    $4962
  • Russell Hybrid Lupines (Lupinus × 'Russell Hybrid') plant, crop photo - May 29, 2026

    Russell Hybrid Lupines

    Lupinus x 'Russell Hybrid'

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    $2969
  • The Governor Lupine featuring striking purple, lavender, and white bicolor flower spikes blooming in a sunny garden landscape.

    The Governor Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'The Governor'

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    $2993

  • Cauticola Sedum

    Sedum cauticola

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    $3296

  • Westcountry™ Blacksmith Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Westcountry Blacksmith'

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    $5021

  • Guardian Mix Delphinium

    Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Mix'

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    $3463
  • Proven Winners® Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Orange'

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    $4989

  • Kim's Knee High™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

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    $3796

  • Peach Blast Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Peach Blast'

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    $3813

  • Kieffer Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Kieffer'

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    $9269
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'

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    $2977

  • Fooled Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'

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    $4079

  • Flora™ Bijou™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Bijou'

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    $5211

  • Staircase™ Rose White Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Rose White'

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    $5028
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    Stowe Pillar Columnar White Pine

    Pinus strobus 'Stowe Pillar'

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    $6999

  • FYRE WING™ Jet Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Jet'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Amber Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Amber'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Hematite Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Hematite'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Jadeite Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Jadeite'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Rhodonite Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Rhodonite'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Spinel Coral Bells

    Heuchera sanguinea 'Spinel'

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    $4499

  • Summerific® Coconut Cream Rose Mallow

    Hibiscus x 'Coconut Cream'

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    $3499
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    Claim Jumper™ Golden Katsura

    Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'HSI1'

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    $13999
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    Rose Marie Magnolia

    Magnolia x 'Rose Marie'

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    $14999
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    Felix® Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x 'JURmag2'

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    $21499
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    Creeping Mahonia

    Mahonia repens

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    $7499

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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