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  • Luna™ Red Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'

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  • Earlybird™ Purple Blue Columbine

    Aquilegia x hybrida 'PAS1258487'

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  • Castle Wall® Blue Holly

    Ilex x meservae 'Heckenstar'

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  • Encore® Autumn Twist® Azalea

    Rhododendron ’Conlep’

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  • Miss Ruby Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Miss Ruby'

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  • Iceberg® Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Iceberg'

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  • Magenta Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Shrub

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Rwoods5'

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  • Sugartina® Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Crystalina'

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  • Helene Von Stein Lambs Ear

    Stachys byzantina 'Helene Von Stein'

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  • Stonehenge Skinny® Yew

    Taxus x media 'Stonehenge Skinny'

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  • Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'

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  • Ragin' Red™ Dogwood

    Cornus florida 'JN13'

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  • Crispleaf Stephanandra Lace Shrub

    Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

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  • Pink Lemonade Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Pink Lemonade'

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  • Fairytrail Bride® Cascade Hydrangea®

    Hydrangea x 'USHYD0405'

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  • Hansa Hybrid Rugosa Rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'

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  • Lucas Pink Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Lucas Pink'

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  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

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  • Japanese Snowbell

    Styrax japonicus

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  • Dragontail Fern

    Asplenium x ebenoides

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  • SylvesterBlue™ Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'G19213' SylvesterBlue™

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  • Prince's Plume Hyssop (Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Prince's Plume Hyssop

    Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’

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  • Hackberry Tree

    Celtis occidentalis

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  • FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 20'

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  • Percy Wiseman Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Percy Wiseman Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Percy Wiseman'

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  • Joseph's Coat Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'

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  • Winky Purple & White Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Purple & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'

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  • Holden's™ Peach Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'HoldenRhodo213' PP34,540

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  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP27,462

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  • Glitters & Glows® Arrowwood Viburnum

    Viburnum dentatum 'Glitters & Glows'

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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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