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  • Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'), a shrub featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Chrysler Imperial Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Chrysler Imperial'

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    $8874

  • Miss Congeniality™ Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'WEKpurmebep'

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    (1)
    $10023

  • Coppertone™ Distylium

    Distylium 'PIIDIST-III'

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    $9907

  • Baby Kim® Lilac

    Syringa x 'SMNSDTP'

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  • Tiny Tuff Stuff™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea serrata 'MAKD'

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  • Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Chestnut Hill Cherry Laurel

    Prunus laurocerasus 'Chestnut Hill'

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  • Proud Berry® Coralberry

    Symphoricarpos sp. 'Sophie' PP21226

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    $2649

  • Double Delight Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Double Delight'

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    $8874

  • Reminiscent® Pink Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Pink'

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    $2649

  • Powerball® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Powerball'

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    $2649

  • Rose Sensation™ False Hydrangea Vine

    Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Rose Sensation'

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    $2799

  • Rock Steady® Chaste Tree

    Vitex agnus-castus 'Rock Steady'

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    $2899

  • North Star® Boxwood

    Buxus sempervirens 'Katerberg'

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    $2649

  • Jonathan Apple Tree

    Malus 'Jonathan'

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    $10260
  • Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple

    Tsuma Gaki Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Tsuma Gaki'

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    $12002

  • Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Spice'

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    $2649

  • Contender Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Contender'

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    $12600

  • Lavender Bubbles Allium

    Allium 'Lavender Bubbles' PP31,126

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    $4034

  • Garden Candy™ Evie Jane Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus7’

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    $13823

  • Northern Wonder™ Banana

    Musa basjoo 'Northern Wonder Banana'

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    $8400

  • Vavoom™ Floribunda Rose Bush

    Rosa 'WEKjutono'

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    $10023

  • Mr. Poppins® Winterberry Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Farrowmrp'

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    $2659

  • Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Sparks'

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    $2649

  • Sunseekers™ Sweet Fuchsia Coneflower

    Echinacea × ‘Ifecssswfu’ PP 35,709

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  • Papoose Sitka Spruce

    Picea sitchensis 'Papoose'

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    $4246
  • Yaku Princess Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Yaku Princess Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess'

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    $4199

  • Wee Bit Giddy® Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHML'

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  • Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Shrub

    Hibiscus syriacus 'JWNWOOD4'

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    $2799

  • Poco Loco® Abelia

    Abelia x grandiflora 'SMNAGBT'

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    $2649

  • Paprika Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Paprika' PP24,575

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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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