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  • Purple Gem Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Purple Gem Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Purple Gem'

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    $3996
  • Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'), a shrub featuring green flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'

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    $6457

  • Baby Blue® Spruce

    Picea pungens var, glauca 'Baby Blue'

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    $3659
  • Pennsylvania Sedge Grass (Carex pensylvanica), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Pennsylvania Sedge Grass

    Carex pensylvanica

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    $3750

  • Sargent Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus sargentii

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    $8944

  • White Oak Tree

    Quercus alba

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    (1)
    $9790

  • American Holly Tree

    Ilex opaca

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    $12870

  • Pagoda Dogwood

    Cornus alternifolia

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    $11184

  • WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea Tree

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Love-A-Lot'

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    $14728

  • Blue Shag Dwarf White Pine

    Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'

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    $12887

  • Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea Tree

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk' PP16,812

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    $5728

  • Serbian Spruce Tree

    Picea omorika

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    $4212

  • Berry White® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Renba'

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    $8275

  • Shawnee Brave® Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Mickelson'

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    $9058

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x ‘Rio’ PP24,273

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    $4390

  • White Spruce Tree

    Picea glauca

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    $4612

  • Hedge Box Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'FARROWICUPRT'

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    $2759

  • Elberta Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Elberta'

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    $21698
  • Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Max Frei Bloody Cranesbill

    Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei'

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  • Gold Splash® Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei 'Gold Splash'

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  • Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'KORgi'

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    $8874

  • Buttonbush

    Cephalanthus occidentalis

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    $5632
  • Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Dwarf Fothergilla

    Fothergilla gardenii

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    $6583

  • Sunjoy® Gold Pillar Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Maria'

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    $2649

  • Key Lime Lamb's Ear

    Stachys byzantina ‘Key Lime’ PP 36,792

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    $3599

  • DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDB'

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    $3481

  • FrostKiss™ Penny's Pink® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'ABCRD01'

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    $5328

  • Summer Jazz™ Sunrise Gold Trumpet Vine

    Campsis x tagliabuana 'Takarazuka Yellow' PP 23,918

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    $6660

  • Nearly Wild Floribunda Rose

    Rosa x 'Nearly Wild'

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    $8874

  • Froggie™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'COF HM2’

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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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