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  • True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa × ‘True Inspiration’ PP 31,791

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  • Camelot® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × ballardiae 'Coseh 940' PP 23,772

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  • Fooled Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'

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  • Linebacker™ Distylium

    DISTYLIUM 'PIIDIST-IV'

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  • Froggie™ Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'COF HM2’

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  • Sunset Horizon™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa x 'Meisistoma'

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    Pycnanthemum × incanum ‘Smokey Mountain Mint’

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    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'TIFT PA18'

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    Quercus muehlenbergii

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  • Cedar Rapids® False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'RutCham1' USPP 36,620

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    Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken'

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    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Ruby Heart’

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    Iris × germanica ‘Pure As Gold’

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    Hemerocallis 'Peach Blast'

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  • Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Orange'

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    Helenium x 'Salsa'

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    Pycnanthemum muticum

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    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'

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    Juniperus communis 'SMNJCB'

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    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sky Dew Gold'

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    Heuchera 'Evening Gown'

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    Lilium 'Tiny Heroes' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    Lilium asiaticum 'Summer Snow'

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    Clematis 'Evipo081'

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    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Masterpiece'

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    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'

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    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Rose White'

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    Ilex x meserveae 'WillEmer'

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    Nepeta x faassenii 'Early Bird'

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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.