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  • Scentsation Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Scentsation'

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  • Noble Knight Meadow Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Noble Knight'), a perennial featuring clumping, erect form.

    Noble Knight Meadow Sage

    Salvia nemorosa 'Noble Knight'

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    $2614
  • Twinkle Toes Lungwort (Pulmonaria x 'Twinkle Toes'), a perennial featuring blue, purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Twinkle Toes Lungwort

    Pulmonaria x 'Twinkle Toes'

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  • Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Raspberry™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii ’BotEx 006’

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    $4400

  • Double Take™ Scarlet Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Scarlet Storm'

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    $2649

  • Hardy Pecan Tree

    Carya illinoinensis

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    $11832

  • El Niño® Desert Orchid

    Chitalpa tashkentensis 'NCXC1'

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    $2649

  • Artisan™ Red Ombre Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'PAS1257973'

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    $3825

  • Gatsby Pink™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'JoAnn'

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  • Blazing Star

    Liatris spicata

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    $3899

  • Jolly Good™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Zojogo'

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    $2799

  • Sarah Bernhardt Peony

    Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

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    $7456

  • Ground Hug® Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM012'

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    $2649

  • Whirlwind Hosta

    Hosta 'Whirlwind'

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    $3665

  • Sonic Bloom® Punch Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Punch'

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  • Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower

    Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts'

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    $3495
  • Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'

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    $2847

  • Luxuriant Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra 'Luxuriant'

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    $3651

  • Taste of Heaven® Blackberry

    Rubus 'Taste of Heaven'

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  • Dublin Bay Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Dublin Bay'

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    $8874

  • Bedazzled Lavender Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Bedazzled Lavender' PP 31,168

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  • Burst of Joy Floribunda Rose (Rosa 'WEKlovapkemu'), a shrub featuring red, yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Burst of Joy Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'WEKlovapkemu'

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    $8874

  • Chinese Chestnut Tree

    Castanea mollissima

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  • Butterfly Candy™ Lil' Taffy™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii ’BotEx 005’

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    $4400
  • City Slicker® Birch Tree - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 3 Container 3 - 4 Feet Multi Stem -

    City Slicker® Birch Tree

    Betula nigra 'Whit XXV' PP16,573

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    $6515
  • Barbra Streisand Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'), a shrub featuring purple, pink flowers and deciduous.

    Barbra Streisand Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Barbra Streisand'

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  • Paint The Town Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta' PP29,222

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  • Royal Gold Climbing Rose (Rosa 'Royal Gold'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Royal Gold Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Royal Gold'

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    $10599

  • Chocolate Chip Ajuga

    Ajuga reptans 'Valfredda'

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  • Flame® Pro Lilac Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Barten'

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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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