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  • Dwarf Alberta Spruce

    Picea glauca 'Conica'

    Up to 20% off
    From $3783 $4729
  • Comet Hops Vine (Humulus lupulus 'Comet'), a perennial featuring deciduous and climbing form.

    Comet Hops Vine

    Humulus lupulus 'Comet'

    $5250

  • Contender Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Contender'

    20% off
    $10080 $12600
  • Wells Special Hinoki False Cypress

    Well's Special Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Well's Special’

    20% off
    (2)
    $7413 $9266

  • Ithemba™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Ithemba'

    30% off
    $4335 $6193
  • Summerburst? Golden Rain Tree

    Summerburst™ Golden Rain Tree

    Koelreuteria paniculata 'JFS-Sunleaf'

    20% off
    (1)
    $14798 $18498

  • Strawberry Seduction™ Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'Strawberry Seduction'

    (3)
    From $2947

  • Woolly Thyme

    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    From $1699
  • Edith Bogue Magnolia Tree (Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'), a tree featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Edith Bogue Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia grandiflora 'Edith Bogue'

    20% off
    (1)
    $9696 $12120

  • Blue Marvel Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Blue Marvel'

    From $1699

  • Let's Dance® Blue Jangles® Reblooming Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla LET'S DANCE 'SMHMTAU'

    (560)
    $2614
  • Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'), a perennial featuring red flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'

    33% off
    (1)
    $3610 $5428

  • Massachusetts Kinnikinnick

    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    (1)
    $3962
  • Winky Double Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Double Red & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Red & White'

    $2950

  • Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea Vine

    Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Flirty Girl'

    (560)
    $2614

  • Lucifer Crocosmia

    Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

    (2)
    $3107

  • Double Take™ Scarlet Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Scarlet Storm'

    (7)
    $2589
  • Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

    Golden Variegated Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

    From $2511
  • Frohnleiten Barrenwort (Epimedium x perralchinum 'Frohnleiten'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Frohnleiten Barrenwort

    Epimedium x perralchinum 'Frohnleiten'

    25% off
    (1)
    $2949 $3932

  • Snowflake Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'

    (1)
    $3190

  • Garden Candy™ All That Jazz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘All That Jazz’

    (1)
    $13828
  • Green Beauty Boxwood shrub with dense, glossy dark green foliage and bright new growth in a nursery container.

    Green Beauty Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla japonica 'Green Beauty'

    35% off
    $6277 $9657
  • Braeburn Apple Tree (Malus 'Braeburn'), a tree featuring pink, white flowers and deciduous.

    Braeburn Apple Tree

    Malus 'Braeburn'

    20% off
    $5554 $6943

  • Wee Bit Giddy® Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHML'

    (557)
    $2614

  • Tamukeyama Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

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    (9)
    $11079 $13849
  • Shinko Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinko'), a tree featuring dense, multi-trunked form.

    Shinko Asian Pear

    Pyrus pyrifolia 'Shinko'

    20% off
    $6714 $8392

  • Royal Purple Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    $9557

  • Skyrocket Juniper Tree

    Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

    20% off
    (1)
    $3064 $3830

  • Stonehenge Skinny® Yew

    Taxus x media 'Stonehenge Skinny'

    $2799

  • Gala Apple Tree

    Malus 'Gala'

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    (1)
    From $10639 $13299

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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