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  • Hearts of Gold Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

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    $10440

  • Weeping Siberian Pea Shrub Tree Form

    Caragana arborescens 'Pendula'

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    $24860

  • Camelot Rose Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Camelot Rose'

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    $3113
  • Red Dragon Japanese Maple

    Red Dragon Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'

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    $16783
  • Stellar Nova™ Dogwood (Cornus x Stellar Nova™), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Stellar Nova™ Dogwood

    Cornus x Stellar Nova™

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    $13760

  • Sunjoy® Citrus Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Koren'

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    $2649

  • Stanley Prune Plum Tree

    Prunus 'Stanley'

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    $23067

  • Smokey Mountain Mint

    Pycnanthemum × incanum ‘Smokey Mountain Mint’

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    $3364
  • Evening Light Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light'), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Evening Light Japanese Snowbell

    Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light'

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    $12521

  • Walker Weeping Pea Shrub - Tree Form

    Caragana arborescens 'Walker'

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    (1)
    $24860
  • Lemon Zest™ Japanese Forest Grass - Grass - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Lemon Zest™ Japanese Forest Grass

    Hakonechloa macra 'HakBri1'

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    $4496

  • Twisted Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

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    $8604
  • Winky Rose and Rose Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Winky Rose and Rose Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'

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    $2958

  • Snowy Mespilus Serviceberry

    Amelanchier lamarckii

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    $7093
  • Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

    Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Burgundy Lace'

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    $18465

  • Sunjoy Todo® Barberry

    Berberis x 'NCBX1'

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    $2649

  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460

  • Judd Viburnum

    Viburnum x 'Juddii'

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    $7676
  • Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple Tree - Tree - Nature Hills Nursery - 3 Container -

    Twombly's Red Sentinel Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel'

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    $18465

  • Baroness Fookes™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EviGsy156'

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    $6743

  • Guardian Mix Delphinium

    Delphinium elatum ‘Guardian Mix’

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    $3463

  • Garnet Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum 'Garnet'

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    $18465
  • Proven Winners® Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Orange'

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    $4989
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'

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    $2977
  • Camelot® Lenten Rose - Perennial - Nature Hills Nursery - 1 Container -

    Camelot® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × ballardiae 'Coseh 940' PP 23,772

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    $5028

  • Rock 'N Low™ Boogie Woogie Sedum

    Sedum x 'Boogie Woogie'

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    $3466
  • True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa × ‘True Inspiration’ PP 31,791

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    $6875

  • Darcy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo106'

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    $5211
  • Gallery Blue Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Blue'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Gallery Blue Lupine

    Lupinus 'Gallery Blue'

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    $2976
  • Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Nugget') plant, crop photo - Jun 26, 2026

    Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Nugget' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969

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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