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  • Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Baby Doll'

    From $1699

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

    New arrival
    (3)
    From $1699
  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

    (5)
    $1699

  • Big Bang™ Cosmic Eye Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Cosmic Eye'

    35% off
    $2265 $3484

  • Paint The Town Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta' PP29,222

    (1)
    From $1699
  • 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)
    From $1699

  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

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    (1)
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  • Rainbow Rhythm® Going Bananas Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'

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    $2602 $4003

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    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

    (7)
    From $1699

  • Rapido Blue Carpathian Bellflower

    Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'

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    (1)
    From $1199 $1699

  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'P001S'

    (4)
    From $3145

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    Heptacodium miconiodes 'SMHMRF'

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    From $8360 $10450

  • Bloomerang Purpink® Reblooming Lilac

    Syringa x pubescens 'SMNSPTP' PP 35,123

    From $2614

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    Dicentra spectabilis

    (1)
    From $2322

  • Grape Crush New England Aster

    Aster novi-belgii 'Grape Crush' PP33,612

    (1)
    $3309

  • Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

    Aquilegia x hybrida 'PAS1258487'

    (3)
    From $1359
  • 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'

    $2499
  • Mars Seedless Grape Vine (Vitis labrusca 'Mars'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Mars Seedless Grape Vine

    Vitis labrusca 'Mars'

    $3348

  • Sunseekers™ Sweet Fuchsia Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssswfu’ PP 35,709

    From $1699

  • Double Pardon Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Double Pardon Me'

    35% off
    $2671 $4109

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    Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

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    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

    (2)
    From $3505

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    Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

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    From $1699

  • Dandy Man Color Wheel® Rhododendron

    Rhododendron x 'Dandy Man Color Wheel'

    $2899
  • Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'

    (5)
    From $5250

  • Ozark Beauty Everbearing Strawberry Plant

    Fragaria x ananassa 'Ozark'

    (4)
    From $1699

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    Sedum 'Herbstfreude'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

    From $1699

  • Moonbeam Coreopsis

    Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

    (1)
    From $1699

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    Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Cascade'

    14% off
    $1582 $1849

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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