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  • Forever Emerald™ Inkberry

    Ilex glabra 'Alexander'

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    $8425
  • Purple Glory Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Purple Glory'), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Purple Glory Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Purple Glory'

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    $8160

  • Tiger Eyes® Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

    Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' PP16185

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    $9907

  • Calypso Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'BAIypso'

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    (7)
    $6636

  • Royal Candles Speedwell Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'

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    (1)
    $3126

  • Dark Towers Penstemon

    Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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    $3462

  • Primo® Dwarf Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'IslPrim'

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    $9405 $14469
  • Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'

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    $3115

  • Bedazzled Lavender Hybrid Spring Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Bedazzled Lavender' PP 31,168

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    $3474

  • Butterfly Magic™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

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    $7409

  • Samurai Toad Lily

    Tricyrtis formosana 'Samurai'

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    $3433

  • Albury Purple St. Johns Wort

    Hypericum x 'Albury Purple'

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    (1)
    $5798
  • Densa Inkberry Holly (Ilex glabra 'Densa'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Densa Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Densa'

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    (1)
    $8425

  • Little Hottie® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bailpanone'

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    $7022

  • Pink Miracle on the Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa ‘CERpimir’

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    New arrival
    $7493

  • Serbian Spruce Tree

    Picea omorika

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    $3370 $4212

  • Chionoides Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Chionoides'

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    $9724

  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

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    $3437

  • Swamp Azalea

    Rhododendron viscosum

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    (1)
    $6800

  • Red Gnome Dogwood

    Cornus alba 'Regnzam'

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    $8458

  • Earth Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Earth Angel'

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    $2910

  • Island Breeze Hosta

    Hosta x 'Island Breeze'

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    $2739 $3652

  • Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

    Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

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    $3502

  • Golden Globe Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'

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    $9324

  • Alpine Currant Bush

    Ribes alpinum

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    $7259
  • Shagbark Hickory Tree (Carya ovata), a tree featuring green flowers and deciduous.

    Shagbark Hickory Tree

    Carya ovata

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  • Prairie Splendor™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

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    $2508 $3859

  • Groovy Grape™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'PIIBD-I'

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    $6374

  • Oso Easy® Suñorita® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'CHEWGEWEST'

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    $2614
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

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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