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  • Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony bursting with large peachy-apricot, semi-double ruffled blooms and glossy deep green foliage in the garden.

    Garden Candy™ Peach - A - Licious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus5’

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    $13822

  • Red Candy Lingonberry

    Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'

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    $8125

  • Just Chill™ Red Tip™ Camellia

    Camellia x 'FARROWCJFRF'

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    $2649

  • Sweet Reward® Pink Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Sweet Reward Pink'

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    $2649

  • Gem Box® Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'SMNIGAB17'

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    From $2659

  • Flame Thrower® Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'NC2016-2'

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    $10999

  • The Blues Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'The Blues'

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    $5880

  • Wine & Roses® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Alexandra'

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    From $2649

  • Kousa Dogwood Tree

    Cornus kousa chinensis

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    From $6540

  • Straight Talk® Privet

    Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift'

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    $6897
  • Golden Weeping Willow (Salix alba 'Tristis'), a tree featuring erect, open form.

    Golden Weeping Willow

    Salix alba 'Tristis'

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    From $4079

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

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    $4091

  • Red Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum

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    $9790
  • Lemon Love Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and perennial.

    Lemon Love Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'

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    $4377

  • Fire Dragon Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Fire Dragon'

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    $1999

  • Emperor One Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Wolff'

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    $22811

  • American Persimmon Tree

    Diospyros virginiana

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    From $5661
  • Little Vision in Purple Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Little Vision in Purple Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'

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    $3425

  • Black Diamond® Purely Purple™ Crape Myrtle

    Lagerstroemia BLACK DIAMOND 'Purely Purple'

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    $8109

  • Black Hills Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca 'Densata' var. densata

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    $4212
  • Black Diamond® Crimson Red™ Crape Myrtle

    Black Diamond® Crimson Red™ Crape Myrtle

    Lagerstroemia BLACK DIAMOND 'Crimson Red'

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    $8109

  • Tulip Poplar

    Liriodendron tulipifera

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    $9790

  • Quaking Aspen Tree

    Populus tremuloides 'Quaking'

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    From $11022
  • Wee Willie Boxwood shrub with bright yellow-green new growth planted in dark mulch in a garden bed.

    Wee Willie® Boxwood

    Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wee Willie'

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    $5794

  • Triple Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Triple Knock Out'

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    $8883

  • Pearl Glam® Beautyberry

    Callicarpa x 'NCCX2'

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    $2649

  • Pink Mink® Clematis

    Clematis x 'Krakowiak'

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    $2699

  • Redbud Crabapple Tree

    Malus zumi 'Calocarpa'

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    $6943
  • Montrose Charm White Spruce (Picea glauca 'Montrose Charm'), a tree featuring dense, pyramidal form.

    Montrose Charm White Spruce

    Picea glauca 'Montrose Charm'

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    $4612
  • Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree (Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'), a tree featuring deciduous and open, pyramidal form.

    Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree

    Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'

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    $9790

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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