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  • Legend Of The Fall® Bottlebrush

    Fothergilla x intermedia 'ALICE' PP32,049

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  • Wheee! Hosta

    Hosta 'Wheee!'

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    $3247

  • Giselle™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo051'

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    $6743

  • Hardy Pecan Tree

    Carya illinoinensis

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    (12)
    $11832

  • Camelot Lavender Foxglove

    Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'

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    $3115
  • Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'), a perennial featuring yellow, mixed flowers and perennial.

    Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'

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    $5375

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x ‘Rio’ PP24,273

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    $2854 $4390
  • Color Fantasy® Hydrangea - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Color Fantasy® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Color Fantasy'

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    $3746

  • Drops Of Gold Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold'

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    $8459
  • Evening Light Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light'), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Evening Light Japanese Snowbell

    Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light'

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    $12521

  • Vanilla Spice® Summersweet

    Clethra 'Vanilla Spice'

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    $2614

  • Heavy Metal Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

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    $6071

  • Ponderosa Pine Tree

    Pinus ponderosa

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    $9091

  • Oriental Asian Pear

    Pyrus pyrifolia

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    $23044

  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460

  • Rock 'N Round™ Bundle of Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy'

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    $3363

  • White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca

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    $3690 $4612
  • Karasugawa Japanese Maple

    Karasu Gawa Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Karasu Gawa'

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    $21002

  • Blue Ivory Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Ivory' PP19,623

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    $3090
  • Wildfire Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'), a tree featuring yellow, white flowers and deciduous.

    Wildfire Black Gum

    Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

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    $9790

  • Great Blue Lobelia

    Lobelia siphilitica

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    $3136

  • Triple Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Triple Knock Out'

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    $8883
  • FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010), a perennial featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010

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    $5428
  • Jetstream™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Jetstream™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia PIIHQ-I PP25,319

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    $8741

  • Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDSKYBL'

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    $7409
  • Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Dwarf Fothergilla

    Fothergilla gardenii

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    $6583
  • Sweet and Sour Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Sweet and Sour Sedum

    Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'

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    $2631

  • Poco Loco® Abelia

    Abelia x grandiflora 'SMNAGBT'

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    $2616

  • Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' PP 33,550

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  • Dianthus STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star

    STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Eastern Star'

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    $2992

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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