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  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

    (7)
    From $1699

  • Victorian Secret Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Victorinan Secret'

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  • Shinko Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinko'), a tree featuring dense, multi-trunked form.

    Shinko Asian Pear

    Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinko'

    20% off
    $6714 $8392

  • Magnus Purple Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

    (1)
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  • Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Baby Doll'

    From $1699

  • Picardy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo024'

    35% off
    $3387 $5211

  • Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye'

    $3484

  • Evercolor® Everillo Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

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  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497

    (2)
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  • Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra spectabilis

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  • Bloomables® New Age™ Lavender Lilac

    Syringa vulgaris 'G13099'

    35% off
    $5617 $8641

  • Tsukiko™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo110'

    53% off
    $3199 $6743
  • A vibrant cluster of Sunseekers Rainbow Coneflowers (Echinacea) blooming in a professionally designed residential garden bed featuring a stone walkway, hostas, and lavender

    Sunseekers™ Rainbow Coneflower

    Echinacea 'Sunseekers Rainbow'

    $2699

  • SpinTop™ Red Blanket Gaillardia

    Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red'

    From $1699
  • Glitters Like Gold Black Eyed Susan

    Glitters Like Gold Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia x 'Glitters Like Gold'

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  • Ozark Beauty Everbearing Strawberry Plant

    Fragaria x ananassa 'Ozark'

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  • Little Goldstar Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar'

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    Hibiscus syriacus 'Antong Two'

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  • Yaku Princess Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Yaku Princess Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'

    (2)
    $4199

  • Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

    Aquilegia x hybrida 'PAS1258487'

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  • Double Take Orange® Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Orange Storm'

    (3)
    $2589
  • Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily

    Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie'

    $4251

  • PERMATHREAD™ Red Satin Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Red Satin' PP# 25,736

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  • Double Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Double Pardon Me'

    $4109

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush' PP33,612

    (1)
    $3309
  • Perfecta Trifecta Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Sky Blue', Buddleia davidii...), a shrub featuring blue, purple, red, white flowers and perennial.

    Perfecta Trifecta Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Sky Blue' 'Hot Raspberry' 'Ivory'

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    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

    New arrival
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    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta' PP29,222

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  • Hayscented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, clumping form.

    Hayscented Fern

    Dennstaedtia punctilobula

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    (1)
    $3284 $3864

  • Vivid Violet Pincushion Flower

    Scabiosa columbaria 'Vivid Violet'

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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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