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  • Winecraft Gold® Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'MINCOJAU3'

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    $2799
  • Armstrong Maple Tree (Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'), a tree featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Armstrong Maple Tree

    Acer × freemanii 'Armstrong'

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    $9755

  • Gold Tide® Forsythia

    Forsythia 'Courtasol'

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    $7493
  • FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 25' PP28,008), a perennial featuring white, pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 25' PP28,008

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    $5311

  • Dawn Redwood

    Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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    $10688

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

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  • Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomsed'

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  • Burgundy Lace Painted Fern

    Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Burgundy Lace'

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  • Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'

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    (1)
    $3180

  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

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    $5299
  • Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis (Coreopsis x Li'l Bang 'Firewheel' PP33,713), a perennial featuring yellow, red flowers and perennial.

    Li'l Bang™ Firewheel Coreopsis

    Coreopsis x Li'l Bang 'Firewheel' PP33,713

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    $3476

  • Luminary® Opalescence Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Opalescence'

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    $3867

  • Fairytrail® Green Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'WNHYDFBWMH'

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    $2649

  • Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium 'Godzilla'

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  • Sugar Moon™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'WEKmemolo'

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    $10023

  • Moorpark Apricot Tree

    Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark'

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    $12841

  • Decadence® Lemon Meringue False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

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    $4413
  • Iris My Friend Jonathan displays a striking burgundy red and coral orange bicolor flower with ruffled petals and bright yellow beard in full bloom.

    Iris My Friend Jonathan

    Iris germanica 'My Friend Jonathan'

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    $3646

  • Magical® Avalanche Snowberry

    Symphoricarpos × doornbosii ‘Kolmava’

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    $8769

  • Sea Green Juniper

    Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Sea Green'

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    $8475

  • Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'TNHEUNEB' PP30583

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    $4429
  • Renown Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Renown'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Renown Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Renown'

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    $4092

  • Sunny Boulevard™ St. John's Wort

    Hypericum x SUNNY BOULEVARD 'Deppe'

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    $2649

  • Dream Catcher® Smoky Rose® Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum ‘Dream Catcher Smoky Rose’

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  • PRETTICOATS™ Peach Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUPP'

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    $3825

  • Sky Box™ Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Farrowone'

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    $2649

  • Jacob Cline Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

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    $3317

  • Stellar Pink® Dogwood

    Cornus x 'Rutgan'

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  • Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

    Abelia mosanensis 'SMNAMW'

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  • Doris Day Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'WEKmajuchi'

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    $10023

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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