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  • Fireball Exbury Azalea (Rhododendron 'Fireball'), a shrub featuring red, orange flowers and deciduous.

    Fireball Exbury Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Fireball'

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    $7227 $9636

  • Spice Baby™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'SMVCB'

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    (2)
    $2614

  • Gateway Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum

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    (1)
    $5226
  • Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'

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    $2847

  • Goldfinger Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Goldfinger'

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    From $5398

  • Chameleon Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

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    $3269 $4358
  • 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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    $3718 $5311

  • Bridal Veil® Astilbe

    Astilbe x arendsii 'Bridal Veil'

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    $2365 $3153
  • Rosebud Azalea (Rhododendron 'Rosebud'), a shrub featuring purple, pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Rosebud Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Rosebud'

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    From $2366 $3380
  • White Dawn® Climbing Rose (Rosa 'White Dawn'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    White Dawn® Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'White Dawn'

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    $10023

  • Viking Black Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

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    $5960
  • Yaku Prince Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Yaku Prince Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'

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    (2)
    $4399

  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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    $3337
  • Prince's Plume Hyssop (Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Prince's Plume Hyssop

    Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’

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    $3621

  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP27,462

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    $3427
  • Boursault Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'), a shrub featuring blue, purple flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Boursault Rhododendron

    Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

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    $9724

  • Star™ Starburst Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Starburst'

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    $2957

  • Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster

    Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong'

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    From $1699

  • Mt. Airy Fothergilla

    Fothergilla major 'Mount Airy'

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    From $6560

  • Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brother Edward' PP 25,413

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    From $2614

  • Blazing Star

    Liatris spicata

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    (1)
    $3899

  • Whipcord Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'

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    (1)
    $6391

  • Rise Up® Emberays Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Rise Up Emberays'

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    $2614

  • Metamorphosa® Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum ''ARJOS1'' USPP 32,420

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    From $2863

  • Pink Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja x 'Pink Cascade'

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    (1)
    $6944

  • Fanal Astilbe

    Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

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    $3156

  • Japanese Snowbell

    Styrax japonicus

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    $7792

  • Fairytrail Fresco® Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Fresco'

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    $2799
  • Running Tapestry Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Running Tapestry Foam Flower

    Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'

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    $3573

  • Montgomery Astilbe

    Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

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    $3140

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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