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  • Sourwood Tree

    Oxydendrum arboreum

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    $10995
  • Golden Weeping Willow (Salix alba 'Tristis'), a tree featuring erect, open form.

    Golden Weeping Willow

    Salix alba 'Tristis'

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    From $4079
  • Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium), a perennial featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium

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    (1)
    $7975

  • Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium

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    $3699
  • Gibraltar Azalea - Nature Hills Nursery - #3 Container -

    Gibraltar Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Gibraltar'

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    $6678 $9540

  • Pee Wee Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

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    $6160
  • Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta (Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'), a plant featuring perennial and clumping, mounding form.

    Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta

    Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'

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  • Peaches and Cream Honeysuckle Vine

    Lonicera periclymenum 'Inov 86'

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  • American Chestnut Tree

    Castanea dentata

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    $8957

  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

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    $3105
  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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    $3494
  • Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'), a shrub featuring evergreen and rounded form.

    Dwarf Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana'

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    $13237
  • Robusta Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and deciduous.

    Robusta Boston Ivy

    Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'

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  • Blue Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodthree'

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    $12388

  • Baby Kim® Lilac

    Syringa x 'SMNSDTP'

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  • Northern Pampas Grass (Tripidium ravennae), a perennial featuring white, purple flowers and clumping, erect form.

    Northern Pampas Grass

    Tripidium ravennae

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    $5877
  • Rainbow's End Hosta (Hosta 'Rainbow's End'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Rainbow's End Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

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    $2942

  • White Oak Tree

    Quercus alba

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    $9790

  • Coral Creme Drop™ Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Ditomdre'

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    $2622 $3496

  • Sonic Bloom® Wine Weigela

    Weigela florida 'SMNWFG' PP35,120

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  • Black Knight Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

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  • Black Gum Tree

    Nyssa sylvatica

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    $9790

  • Rise Up® Lilac Days Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Lilac Days'

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    $2614

  • Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1'

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  • EverBloom™ Plum Glory Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'G18146'

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  • Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Anna Van Vloten'

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  • Chinese Wild Ginger

    Asarum splendens

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    $3073 $4098

  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

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  • Elfin Creeping Thyme

    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

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    $2945

  • Compacta Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra '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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