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  • Summer Chocolate Mimosa Tree

    Albizia julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

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  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

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    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Baby Doll'

    From $1699

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    Kniphofia x 'Mango Popsicle'

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    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

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Going Bananas Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'

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    $2602 $4003

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    Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

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    From $1933 $2499

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    Rhododendron x 'Dandy Man Color Wheel'

    $2899

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    Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'

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    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta' PP29,222

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    Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'

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    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

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    SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'

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    Campanula carpatica 'Rapido Blue'

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    Aquilegia x hybrida 'PAS1258487'

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    Rainbow Rhythm® Orange Smoothie Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Orange Smoothie'

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    Sedum 'Herbstfreude'

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    Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

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    From $1699

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    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

    (2)
    From $4073
  • Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'

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    Rhododendron x 'NCRX2'

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    Canna 'Cannova Orange Shades'

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    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

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    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

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    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

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    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

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    Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'

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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'

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    Delosperma x 'P001S'

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    Gibraltar Bush Clover

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'Gibraltar'

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Zone 6 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 6 Plants: Where Northern Hardiness Meets Southern Variety

USDA Hardiness Zone 6 sits at a gardening crossroads, with average annual minimums between -10°F and 0°F. Stretching from the central Midwest through the Mid-Atlantic corridor, much of the Pacific Northwest, and the southern Appalachian foothills, Zone 6 unlocks a tremendous plant palette. You get the full range of northern favorites plus many varieties traditionally considered "southern" plants.

This collection includes every plant in our inventory rated for Zone 6. Whether you are searching for perennials that bloom all summer, privacy screening, shade trees, or drought-tolerant landscaping, you will find it here.

What Thrives in Zone 6?

Perennials that bloom all summer are a Zone 6 specialty. Coneflowers, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Lavender, repeat-blooming Hydrangeas, Roses, and ornamental grasses deliver non-stop color from May through first frost. Zone 6 supports virtually all major perennial families.

Flowering trees and shrubs reach peak diversity in Zone 6. Crape Myrtles (many varieties are hardy here), Magnolias, Japanese Maples, Dogwoods, Hydrangeas of every type, and Lilacs all thrive. Evergreen hedging with Arborvitae, Holly, and Boxwood provides year-round structure.

Fruit trees are outstanding in Zone 6. Peach trees, apple, pear, cherry, and even some fig varieties produce excellent harvests. Blueberries, blackberries, grapes, and strawberries round out the edible garden.

Zone 6 Gardening Tips

Zone 6 allows planting from mid-April through late October. Fall planting is particularly effective here, giving roots several months to establish before winter. A good mulch layer protects marginally hardy specimens through occasional cold snaps.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 6 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 6?
Zone 6 is defined by average annual minimum temperatures between -10°F and 0°F. It covers the central Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest, and southern Appalachian regions. Zone 6 gardens support an exceptionally wide range of both northern and southern plant species.

What perennials bloom all summer in Zone 6?
Zone 6 has an outstanding selection of summer-long bloomers including Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan, Salvia, Lavender, Catmint, Daylilies, repeat-blooming Hydrangeas, and Knockout Roses. With deadheading, many maintain color from late May through the first frost in October.

Can crape myrtles grow in Zone 6?
Yes. Many crape myrtle varieties are cold hardy to Zone 6, including the popular Dynamite, Natchez, and Tuscarora cultivars. Choose varieties specifically rated for Zone 6 and plant in a sheltered, south-facing location for best results.

When should I plant in Zone 6?
Zone 6 offers a generous planting window from mid-April through late October. Spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) are both excellent. Fall planting is especially effective because roots continue growing in cool soil while tops are dormant.

What fruit trees grow best in Zone 6?
Zone 6 is excellent for fruit production. Peach, apple, pear, cherry, and plum trees all thrive. Fig trees can produce with winter protection. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and grape vines are all highly productive in Zone 6 conditions.
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