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  • FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'ABCRD02'

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    $5311

  • Brilliance Autumn Fern

    Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance'

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  • Snowflake Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'

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    $3190

  • Pugster® Amethyst Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia 'SMNBDL'

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  • Anna's Promise® Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'WEKdoofat'

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    $10023

  • Low Scape Snowfire® Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'UCONNAM165'

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    $2675

  • Elijah Blue Fescue Grass

    Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

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  • Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud (Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'), a tree featuring purple, pink flowers and deciduous.

    Ruby Falls Weeping Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'

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    $13977

  • White Pillar® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Gandini van Aart'

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  • Royal Star Magnolia Shrub

    Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'

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    $10090

  • WorryFree® Crimson Cutie® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'UCONNBTCP4N' PP30095

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  • Center Stage® Coral Crape Myrtle

    Lagerstroemia 'SMNLCOR'

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    $2659

  • Beyond Pink'd® Bluebeard

    Caryopteris incana 'DCARBEYBAR'

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    $2649
  • Scarlet Oak Tree (Quercus coccinea), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Scarlet Oak Tree

    Quercus coccinea

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  • Soft Serve® False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Dow Whiting'

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  • Twilight Zone™ Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'WEKebtidere'

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  • Reminiscent® Coral Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Coral'

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    $2649

  • Vintage Jade Distylium

    Distylium 'Vintage Jade'

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    $9907

  • Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Dark Side of the Moon'

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  • Perfecto Mundo? Orange Azalea

    Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX6'

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  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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  • Sunstruck Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck' PP25,524

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  • La Diva Eternal Grace Lavender

    Lavandula LaDiva 'Eternal Grace'

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  • White Album® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Alban'

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  • Dwarf Mondo Grass

    Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'

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  • Just Joey Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Just Joey'

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  • A vibrant cluster of Sunseekers Rainbow Coneflowers (Echinacea) blooming in a professionally designed residential garden bed featuring a stone walkway, hostas, and lavender

    Sunseekers™ Rainbow Coneflower

    Echinacea 'Sunseekers Rainbow'

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  • Spice Baby™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'SMVCB'

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  • Butterflies Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x 'Butterflies'

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  • Compact Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'

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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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