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  • Heritage® River Birch

    Betula nigra 'Cully'

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  • Petit Bleu™ Bluebeard

    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'MiniBleu'

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    $5739
  • Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily (Canna 'Red Golden Flame'), a perennial featuring red, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily

    Canna 'Red Golden Flame'

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  • Sugar Tip® Rose of Sharon Tree

    Hibiscus syriacus 'America Irene Scott' PP20,579

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  • Younique™ Pink Astilbe (Astilbe x 'Verspink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Younique™ Pink Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Verspink'

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  • Peach Pearl Agastache

    Agastache 'Peach Pearl'

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  • Early Brilliance™ Magenta Bergenia

    Bergenia 'Magenta'

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  • Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Daisy Duke'

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  • Canary Feathers Corydalis

    Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'

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  • Pieris Mountain Fire

    Pieris japonica 'Mountain Fire'

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  • Gold® Collection Pink Frost Lenten Rose

    Gold® Collection Pink Frost Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'Pink Frost' PP# 21063

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  • Dark Knight Bluebeard

    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

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  • Golden Ragwort

    Packera aurea

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  • Bloomerang® Ballet™ Lilac

    Syringa 'Bloomerang Ballet'

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  • Hot Lips Turtlehead

    Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

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  • Oso Easy® Italian Ice® Shrub Rose

    Rosa OSO EASY 'ChewNiceBell'

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  • Haas Halo Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'

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  • Crete Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Crete'

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  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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  • Exclamation!™ London Planetree

    Exclamation!™ London Planetree

    Platanus x acerifolia 'Morton Circle'

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  • Ghost Fern

    Athyrium x 'Ghost'

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  • Cayenne Dogwood

    Cornus amomum 'Cayenne'

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  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus4'

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  • Curtain Call Deep Rose Japanese Anemone

    Anemone x 'Curtain Call Deep Rose'

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  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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  • Opening Act Pink - a - Dot Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP 31,732

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  • White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodtwo'

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  • Oso Easy® Lemon Zest® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Chewhocan'

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  • Forever® Red Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFR'

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  • Rise Up® Amberness Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Amberness'

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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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