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  • Reminiscent® Pink Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Pink'

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    $2614

  • Next Generation® Red Sensation Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Sensation' PP18,197

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    $6830
  • Guernsey Cream Clematis (Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and deciduous.

    Guernsey Cream Clematis

    Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

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    $6499

  • Vulcan Hosta

    Hosta 'Vulcan'

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    $2917

  • Mr. Goodbud Sedum

    Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud'

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    $3144
  • Gemo St. Johns Wort (Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Gemo St. Johns Wort

    Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo'

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  • Dressed to Thrill® Crossvine

    Bignonia capreolata 'SMNBFW'

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    $2614

  • McIntosh Apple Tree

    Malus 'McIntosh'

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    $6943

  • Vision in White Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White'

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    $3427

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Ruby Spider Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

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    $4244
  • Cora Louise Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Cora Louise Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'

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    $12071

  • Illuminati Arch® Mockorange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPBD' PP32,351

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  • Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Honey-Apricot'

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    $2799
  • Compact Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Compacta'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Compact Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Compacta'

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    $8978

  • Joseph's Coat Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'

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    $9721

  • Glitters & Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum

    Viburnum dentatum 'Glitters & Glows'

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    $2614

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    $3650

  • Pinky Winky Prime® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOHPPRM' PP35,334

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    $6431 $8575
  • Lemon Lights Azalea (Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

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    Rhododendron 'Lemon Lights'

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  • Sapphire Indigo™ Clematis

    Sapphire Indigo™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Cleminov 51'

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  • Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry

    Prunus x 'Easy as Pie'

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  • Oregold Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'TANolg'

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    $8874

  • Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX4'

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    $2899

  • Cortland Apple Tree

    Malus 'Cortland'

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    $6943
  • Euphoria™ Ruby Joe-Pye Weed

    Euphoria™ Ruby Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum 'FLOREUPRE1' PP31,668

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  • Guacamole Hosta

    Hosta 'Guacamole'

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  • Bubblegum Pink™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Ditomfra'

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  • Dragontail Fern

    Asplenium x ebenoides

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  • Amber Jubilee™ Ninebark

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Jefam'

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  • Lavender Bubbles Allium

    Allium 'Lavender Bubbles' PP31,126

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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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