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  • Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Pink Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Pink'

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    $3494

  • Peking Cotoneaster

    Cotoneaster acutifolius

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    $6793

  • Iridescent Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Iridescent'

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    $4065

  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386

  • Sassafras Tree

    Sassafras variifolium

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    (27)
    $9790

  • Pink Muhly Grass

    Muhlenbergia capillaris

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    (10)
    $1999

  • Fire Ball® Burning Bush

    Euonymus alatus 'Select'

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    From $2649

  • Reminiscent® Yellow Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Yellow'

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    (1)
    $2649

  • Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla

    Diervilla x 'SMNDSF'

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    $2699

  • SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    Sedum 'Jade Tuffet'

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    $3014

  • Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790'

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    (5)
    $3493
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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    (1)
    $3502

  • Northwind Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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    $5876

  • Castle Spire® Blue Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'Hachfee'

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    (10)
    From $2649

  • Ragin Cajun Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun'

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    (3)
    $4381

  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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    (1)
    $3828

  • Cunningham's White Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'

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    $3996
  • Jambalaya Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Jambalaya'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Jambalaya Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Jambalaya'

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    $5703
  • Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo069'

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    $6743
  • SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Plum Dazzled'

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    From $1999
  • Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife

    Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

    Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

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    (1)
    $3443

  • Sister Rosie™ Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius 'SMNSCDRY'

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    (2)
    $2649

  • Castle Rouge® Blue Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'HACH1'

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    (1)
    $2659

  • Li'l Bang™ Candy Stripes Coreopsis

    Coreopsis hybrid ‘Candy Stripes’ PP 33,888

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    (8)
    From $1999

  • Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry

    Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy Gold'

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    $2659

  • Arctic Fire® Yellow Twig Dogwood

    Cornus sericea 'SMNCSBD'

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    $2899

  • Hughes Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'

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    $3100

  • Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' USPP 32,514

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    (640)
    $2649

  • Oso Easy Ice Bay® Landscape Rose

    Rosa 'Oso Easy Ice Bay'

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    $2649

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'

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    $3501

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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