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  • Bloomerang® Dark Purple Lilac

    Syringa x 'Bloomerang® Dark Purple'

    (46)
    From $2614
  • Barbra Streisand Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'), a shrub featuring purple, pink flowers and deciduous.

    Barbra Streisand Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'

    (4)
    $9399

  • Rose Sensation™ False Hydrangea Vine

    Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Rose Sensation'

    (617)
    $2799

  • Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Punch'

    $2614

  • Azure Skies™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'COF HM1’

    (617)
    $8808

  • Pineapple Popsicle™ Dwarf Poker

    Kniphofia x 'Pineapple Popsicle'

    (2)
    $3646

  • Endless Summer® The Original Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmer'

    (617)
    From $6510

  • Midnight Marvel Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Midnight Marvel'

    (19)
    From $5247

  • Honeycrisp Apple Tree

    Malus 'Honeycrisp'

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    (4)
    From $5399 $8999

  • Parkland Pillar® Birch Tree

    Betula platyphylla 'Jefpark'

    15% off
    (7)
    $8322 $9790

  • September Charm Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'September Charm'

    35% off
    $2302 $3542

  • Frances Williams Hosta

    Hosta seiboldiana 'Frances Williams'

    (4)
    From $2941

  • Autumn Gold Ginkgo Tree

    Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'

    25% off
    (2)
    $7487 $9983
  • Close-up of purple hydrangea flowers with green leaves

    Let's Dance iArriba!® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'SMNHSC'

    (617)
    From $2614

  • Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass

    Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

    (8)
    $3110

  • Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii

    (20)
    From $3064

  • Little Missy Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'Little Missy'

    From $7692

  • Creme Brulee Coreopsis

    Coreopsis 'Creme Brulee'

    (3)
    From $1699

  • Flame® Pro Baby Doll Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Flame Pro Baby Doll'

    (2)
    From $1699

  • Evercolor® Everillo Sedge Grass

    Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

    (3)
    From $3737

  • Blaze Improved Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Blaze'

    (5)
    From $2414

  • Tater Tot™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'SMNTOBAB' USPP30,761, Can PBRAF

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    (2)
    From $2614

  • Miss Kim Lilac

    Syringa pubescens subsp. patula 'Miss Kim'

    (2)
    From $5380

  • Little Lime Punch™ Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'SMNHPH'

    (617)
    From $8575

  • Sugar Shack® Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS'

    (3)
    $2614
  • Comet Hops Vine (Humulus lupulus 'Comet'), a perennial featuring deciduous and climbing form.

    Comet Hops Vine

    Humulus lupulus 'Comet'

    $5250

  • Jolene Jolene® Beautybush

    Kolkwitzia amabilis 'SMNKADTF' PP34,295

    From $2659

  • Peachy Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Radgor'

    (1)
    From $3777

  • Full Speed A Hedge® Thin Man® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Thin Man'

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    (4)
    From $7925 $9324

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    Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

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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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