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  • Starship Deep Rose Lobelia

    Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Deep Rose'

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    $3501

  • Wild Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera PRIMO 'Wild Rose'

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    $4285

  • Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Honey-Apricot'

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    $2799

  • Sugar Shack® Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis 'SMCOSS'

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    $2649

  • Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Minsywhi07' PP32,761

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  • Lime Marmalade Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lime Marmalade' PP21,861

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    $4375
  • Karmina Cranesbill Geranium (Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Karmina Cranesbill Geranium

    Geranium x cantabrigiense 'Karmina'

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    $3476

  • Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard

    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'CT-9-12'

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    $3099

  • Oso Easy En Fuego® Landscape Rose

    Rosa 'Oso Easy En Fuego'

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    $2649

  • Garden Candy™ All That Jazz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘All That Jazz’

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    $13828

  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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    $3337
  • Guernsey Cream Clematis (Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and deciduous.

    Guernsey Cream Clematis

    Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

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    $6499

  • Jelly Bean® Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jelly Bean'

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    $4612

  • Super Princess Flowering Dogwood

    Cornus florida 'Super Princess'

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    $6994
  • Comet Hops Vine (Humulus lupulus 'Comet'), a perennial featuring deciduous and climbing form.

    Comet Hops Vine

    Humulus lupulus 'Comet'

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    $5250
  • Frida Kahlo® Floribunda Rose

    Frida Kahlo® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'WEKcifrabaun'

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    $8874
  • Chinook Common Hops (Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'), a perennial featuring green flowers and perennial.

    Chinook Common Hops

    Humulus lupulus 'Chinook'

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    $5250
  • Spintop Red Starburst blanket flower in a nursery pot with golden yellow petals ringed in deep red

    Spintop Red Starburst Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Red Starburst'

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    $2614
  • Honor™ Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Jacolite'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Honor™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Jacolite'

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    $8874
  • Blue Chip Juniper Bush (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'), a shrub featuring white flowers and evergreen.

    Blue Chip Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

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    $3360

  • Lo & Behold® Pink Micro Chip Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Pink Micro Chip'

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    $2899

  • Samurai Sword™ Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Samarzam'

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    $16039

  • Cryptomeria Yoshino Japanese Cedar

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Yoshino'

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    $20968

  • Northern Exposure™ Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'TNHEUNEP'

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    $4386

  • Ruby Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

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    $2980

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    $3650

  • Red Chokeberry Bush

    Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

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    $2942

  • Midnight Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Midnight Rose'

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  • Mr. Goodbud Sedum

    Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud'

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    $3144

  • Incrediball® Blush Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens INCREDIBALL 'NCHA4'

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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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