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  • Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra spectabilis

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  • Redhaven Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Redhaven'), a tree featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Redhaven Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Redhaven'

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    $12571

  • Dandy Man Color Wheel® Rhododendron

    Rhododendron x 'Dandy Man Color Wheel'

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    $2899
  • American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan

    American Gold Rush Black - Eyed Susan

    Rudbeckia 'American Gold Rush'

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    $4033

  • Black Tartarian Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Black Tartarian'

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  • Reliance Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Reliance'

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  • Emerald Blue Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue'

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  • Gay Butterflies Butterfly Weed

    Asclepias tuberosa 'Gay Butterflies'

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    $4999
  • Blue Glitter Sea Holly (Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Glitter Sea Holly

    Eryngium planum 'Blue Glitter'

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  • Fire Spinner® Ice Plant

    Delosperma x 'P001S'

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  • SunSparkler® Dazzling Dynamite Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzling Dynamite'

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  • Sweetheart Sweet Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Sweetheart'

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  • Invincibelle Wee White® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA5'

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  • Oso Easy® Lemon Zest® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Chewhocan'

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  • Chickasaw Plum

    Prunus angustifolia

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  • Standing Ovation Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation'

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  • Red Midget Ratibida

    Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'

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  • Euphoria™ Ruby Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum 'FLOREUPRE1' PP31,668

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  • Azurri Blue Satin™ Rose of Sharon Shrub

    Hibiscus syriacus 'DVPazurri'

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  • Proven Winners® Color Choice® Snippet® Dark Pink Weigela

    Snippet® Dark Pink Weigela

    Weigela florida 'VUKOZLyra'

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  • Lapins Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Lapins'

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  • Coral Beauty Cotoneaster

    Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'

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  • Belle of Georgia Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Belle of Georgia'

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  • Big Red Peach (Prunus persica 'Big Red'), a tree featuring open, rounded form.

    Big Red Peach

    Prunus persica 'Big Red'

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  • Curtain Call Deep Rose Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Curtain Call Deep Rose'

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  • Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

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  • Northern Pin Oak Tree (Quercus ellipsoidalis), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Northern Pin Oak Tree

    Quercus ellipsoidalis

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  • Just Chill® Double White Camellia

    Camellia x 'FARROWCJWD' PP#36,304

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  • Summerburst? Golden Rain Tree

    Summerburst™ Golden Rain Tree

    Koelreuteria paniculata 'JFS-Sunleaf'

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  • Bowles Periwinkle

    Vinca minor 'Bowles'

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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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