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  • Lavender Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Lavender Cascade'

    (1)
    $6945

  • Sunjoy Mini Maroon® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'NCBT1'

    (4)
    From $7692

  • Forever Goldy® Arborvitae

    Thuja plicata '4EVER'

    (1)
    $9324

  • Woodward Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Woodwardii'

    $9590

  • Tempelhof Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Tempelhof'

    $13237

  • Winterscape Chilly Willy™ Japanese Holly

    Ilex Crenata Winterscape 'Chilly Willy'

    (1)
    $8541
  • Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'SMHALP'

    (639)
    $8192

  • Douglas Fir Tree

    Pseudotsuga menziesii

    (1)
    From $3999
  • Silver Heart Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

    (1)
    $4119

  • Korean Rhododendron

    Rhodendron yedoense var.poukhanense 'Compact'

    $9091

  • Schubert Chokecherry Tree

    Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'

    $7217

  • Mystic Fairy® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'BAIfairy'

    $6629
  • Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'), a perennial featuring yellow, mixed flowers and perennial.

    Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'

    $5375

  • Sem Ash Leaf Spirea

    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'

    $8425
  • La Feliciana Peach (Prunus persica 'La Feliciana') plant, crop photo - May 14, 2026

    La Feliciana Peach

    Prunus persica 'La Feliciana'

    (1)
    $8392

  • Thunderbolt® Box Honeysuckle Bush

    Lonicera nitida 'Golden Glow'

    $10389

  • Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium

    (4)
    $3699

  • Prairifire Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Prairifire'

    (3)
    $9314

  • Color Fantasy® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Color Fantasy'

    (640)
    $3746
  • Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree (Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Clapp's Favorite European Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Clapp's Favorite'

    $7163

  • Swing Low® Distylium

    DISTYLIUM 'PIIDIST-VI' PP29,779

    $9907

  • Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Anna Van Vloten'

    (1)
    From $7326

  • Little Princess Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'Little Princess'

    (1)
    From $2331

  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

    (639)
    $6160

  • FrostKiss™ Molly's White® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPBRD01'

    $5378

  • Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' PP 33,550

    (1)
    From $8841

  • Holden's™ Pink Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo211' PP34,628

    $10939

  • Grape Explosion Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Grape Explosion'

    (639)
    $8924

  • Pink Miracle on the Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa ‘CERpimir’

    New arrival
    $7493

  • Rock 'N Round® Bright Idea Sedum

    Sedum hybrid PP34,396

    $3008

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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