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  • Tiffany Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Tiffany'), a shrub featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Tiffany Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Tiffany'

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    $8874

  • Rosie the Riveter™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'WEKzazou'

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    (2)
    $10023
  • Robusta Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and deciduous.

    Robusta Boston Ivy

    Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'

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    (3)
    From $1999

  • Steel the Show Sedum

    Sedum 'Steel the Show'

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    (2)
    $3008
  • White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodtwo'

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    (2)
    $12388

  • Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA7'

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    (640)
    From $2648

  • Sweet Fragrance Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'BAInce'

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    (4)
    $6639

  • Bloomerang® Showmound Lilac

    Syringa x pubescens 'Bloomerang Showmound'

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    $2649

  • Dre's Dagger Fern

    Athyrium filix-femina 'Dre's Dagger'

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    (2)
    $3439

  • Oso Easy® Italian Ice® Shrub Rose

    Rosa OSO EASY 'ChewNiceBell'

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    $2736

  • Reminiscent® Crema Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Crema'

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    $2649

  • Invincibelle Limetta® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA8'

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    (639)
    $2727

  • Little Volunteer Tulip Tree

    Liriodendron tulipifera 'Little Volunteer'

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    (4)
    $14329

  • October Glory® Red Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268'

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    (6)
    $6900

  • UpTick™ Yellow & Red Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x 'Baluptowed'

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    $3214

  • Black Forest Cake Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'

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    $4372
  • Wee Bit Innocent Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMC'), a plant featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Wee Bit Innocent Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMC'

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    (640)
    $2649

  • Pink Diamonds Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra hybrid 'Pink Diamonds'

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    $4762
  • Golden Curls Curly Willow - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery -

    Golden Curls Curly Willow

    Salix x 'Golden Curls'

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    $4079

  • Double Take Orange® Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Orange Storm'

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    $2649

  • Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea Vine

    Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Flirty Girl'

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    $2649

  • Common Milkweed

    Ascelpias syriaca

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    $3825

  • Purple Robe Locust Tree

    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe'

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    $17140
  • Rose of Sharon (Mixed) (Hibiscus syriacus (Mixed Cultivars)) plant, crop photo - Jul 21, 2026

    Rose of Sharon (Mixed)

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Mixed Colors'

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    $8009

  • American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana

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    From $10730

  • Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

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    From $1999
  • Sunseekers Orange Coneflower, a perennial.

    Sunseekers™ Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers Orange'

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    $2495

  • Sunjoy Neo® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'NCBT2'

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    $2799
  • Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Pampas Grass

    Cortaderia selloana

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    $1999

  • Stay Classy® Purple Leaf Sand Cherry

    Prunus x cistena 'Stay Classy'

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    $2899

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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