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  • Gem Box® Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17'

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  • Rise Up® Ringo Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Ringo'

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    $2614

  • Gold Splash® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Gold Splash'

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  • Boulevard® Tranquilite™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo111'

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    $6743

  • Color Guard Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa 'Color Guard'

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  • A mature Smokey Serviceberry bush covered in dense clusters of white flowers, growing beside a dirt path and wooden fence in a natural rural landscape at sunset.

    Smokey Serviceberry

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

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    $4599

  • Husker Red Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

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    $3406

  • Red Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum

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    $9790

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    Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'

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    Philadelphus 'Snowwhite Fantasy' PP13

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    Rosa 'Radwhite'

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    $7209

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    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Yellow'

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    $3109

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    Miscanthus sinensis 'Lady in Red'

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    Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

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    Hydrangea paniculata 'SMHPFL'

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  • Autumn Frost Hosta

    Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

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    $3436
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

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    $3750

  • Bedazzled Pink Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox hybrid ‘Bedazzled Pink’ PP32,063

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  • Neptune™ Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'WEKhilpurnil'), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Neptune™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'WEKhilpurnil'

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    $10023

  • Canadian Hemlock

    Tsuga canadensis

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  • Show Off® Forsythia

    Forsythia x intermedia 'Mindor'

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  • Winky Purple & White Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

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    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'

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    $2951

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    Paeonia x 'Bartzella'

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    Hosta 'Old Glory' PP12,503

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    Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

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    $4119

  • Earth Angel™ Parfuma® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'KORgeowim'

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    Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred'

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    Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2'

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    Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

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    Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

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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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