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  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Double Dutch Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Double Dutch'

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    $2998

  • Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

    Prunus x cistena

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    $6494

  • Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Gymnocladus dioicus

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    $26807
  • Green Twister Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Green Twister Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'

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    $3863

  • Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'

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    $3489

  • Quick Fire® Panicle Hydrangea Tree

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Bulk' PP16,812

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    (557)
    $5728

  • Sem Ash Leaf Spirea

    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'

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    $8425
  • Red Demon Azalea (Rhododendron 'Red Demon'), a shrub featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Red Demon Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Red Demon'

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    $6201 $9540

  • Lynwood Gold Forsythia

    Forsythia 'Lynwood'

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    (10)
    $7230

  • Maries Doublefile Viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'

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    (2)
    $12200
  • Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'SMHALP'

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    (557)
    $5325 $8192

  • Snowy Mespilus Serviceberry

    Amelanchier lamarckii

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    New arrival
    $7093

  • WorryFree® Lemon Glow® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'UCONNBTB048' PP30,127

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    $7809

  • American Beech Tree

    Fagus grandifolia

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    $6800
  • Double Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Double Winky Dark Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Winky Blue & White'

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    $2989

  • Sixteen Candles Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

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    $8691
  • True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'True Sincerity'

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    New arrival
    $6875

  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Ghost Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Ghost' PP16,161

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    $2961
  • Kay Parris Magnolia Tree (Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'), a tree featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Kay Parris Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris'

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    (1)
    $9540

  • Funshine® Abelia

    Abelia x grandiflora 'Minacara1'

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    $2614

  • Funyella® Clematis

    Clematis hybrid ‘Golden Dream’ PP 33,363

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    $2614

  • Glow Stick Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'NCIC2'

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    $2659

  • FrostKiss™ Anna's Red Lenten Rose

    Helleborus 'ABCRD02'

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    $5311

  • Haywire™ False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'SMNCLUTL'

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    $2699
  • Gray - Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Gray - Headed Coneflower

    Ratibida pinnata

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    $4633
  • Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'), a tree featuring deciduous and broad, dense form.

    Ryusen Weeping Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum 'Ryusen'

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    $19980

  • Hush Puppy™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'TIFT-PA5'

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    $5887

  • Princeton American Elm Tree

    Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

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    (1)
    $7209

  • Stanley Prune Plum Tree

    Prunus 'Stanley'

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    $23067

  • Garnet Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet'

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    $18465

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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