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  • Blue Stocking Bee Balm

    Monarda 'Blaustrumpf'

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    $3045

  • Spartan Juniper Tree

    Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

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    $4262

  • Princeton American Elm Tree

    Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

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    (1)
    $7209

  • American Beech Tree

    Fagus grandifolia

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    $6800

  • Bessie Howells Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Bessie Howells'

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    $3996

  • Carolina Silverbell

    Halesia carolina

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    $9299

  • Funyella® Clematis

    Clematis hybrid ‘Golden Dream’ PP 33,363

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    $2649
  • Cayenne™ Sterile Fountain Grass

    Cayenne™ Sterile Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'TIFT PA18'

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    $5620
  • Cedar Rapids® False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera 'RutCham1' USPP 36,620), a tree featuring evergreen and open, pyramidal form.

    Cedar Rapids® False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'RutCham1' USPP 36,620

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  • Everlow Yew (Taxus × media 'Everlow'), a shrub featuring evergreen and pyramidal form.

    Everlow Yew

    Taxus × media 'Everlow'

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    $9540
  • 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

  • Karley Rose Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'

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    $7583

  • Compact Oregon Grape Holly

    Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'

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    $3530

  • Northern Spire Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata ‘Northern Spire’

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    $5306

  • Fiji™ Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Minspot'

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    $5828
  • Gray - Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Gray - Headed Coneflower

    Ratibida pinnata

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    $4633

  • Bloombux® Blush Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Bloombux Blush'

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    $9141
  • Crimson Princess Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree (Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Princess'), a tree featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Crimson Princess Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Princess'

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  • Cherrytini™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Sproflored' PP32,180

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    $8392
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    Fire Belle American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana ‘Fire Belle’

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    $11532
  • Golden Lights Azalea (Rhododendron 'Golden Lights') plant, crop photo - Mar 21, 2026

    Golden Lights Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

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    $9540

  • Muskingum® Dogwood

    Cornus racemosa 'Muszam'

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    $7759

  • Neatball® Boxwood

    Buxus microphylla 'NSBBL'

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    $2763
  • 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

  • Red Sprite Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

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    $7875

  • Kieffer Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Kieffer'

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    $9269

  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Double Dutch Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Double Dutch'

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    $2998
  • Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Luna White'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Luna™ White Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Luna White'

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    $1999

  • Santa Rosa Plum Tree

    Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'

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    $11936

  • Buzz™ Hot Raspberry Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii BUZZ 'Hot Raspberry'

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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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