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  • Fernspray Gold Hinoki False Cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold') plant, crop photo - Sep 11, 2026

    Fernspray Gold Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Fernspray Gold'

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    $13237
  • Blue Mirror Delphinium (Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Blue Mirror Delphinium

    Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Mirror'

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    $3486

  • FLARE™ Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'FLARE'

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    (640)
    $7875

  • Blackberry Merlot Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' PP 33,498

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    $6244

  • Serendipity Allium

    Allium x 'Serendipity'

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    $3949

  • Blue Atlas Cedar Tree

    Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca'

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    $10240

  • Foxglove Beardtongue

    Penstemon digitalis

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    $3956
  • Calgary Boxwood shrub with dense, small oval green leaves and tiny white flower buds emerging in spring.

    Calgary Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Calgary'

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    $8109

  • Becky Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

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    $2950
  • Luna™ Rose Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Rose'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Luna™ Rose Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Rose'

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    $2499

  • Little Miss Sunshine Sedum

    Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine' PP30,039

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    $3199
  • Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta (Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'), a plant featuring perennial and clumping, mounding form.

    Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta

    Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'

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  • Rise Up® Lilac Days Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Lilac Days'

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    $2649

  • Amazing Daisies® Marshmallow Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Marshmallow'

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    $3440

  • Pugster White® Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'SMNBDW'

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  • Viva Polonia Clematis

    Clematis 'Viva Polonia'

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    $2899
  • Neptune™ Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'WEKhilpurnil'), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Neptune™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'WEKhilpurnil'

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    (1)
    $10023

  • Kismet® Raspberry Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKR'

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    $4099
  • White Dawn® Climbing Rose (Rosa 'White Dawn'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    White Dawn® Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'White Dawn'

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    $10023

  • Whipcord Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata 'Whipcord'

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    $6391

  • Sugartina® Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Crystalina'

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    $2649

  • Happy Face® Orange Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Minporoug01'

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    $2731

  • Mister Lincoln Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Mister Lincoln'

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    $8874

  • Forever® Red Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFR'

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    $4385

  • Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPVG'

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    $2649

  • Summerific® Holy Grail Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus x 'Holy Grail' PP31,478

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    $5243
  • Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly

    Emerald Magic® Meserve Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'WillEmer'

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    $9141

  • Magical® Ruby Red Hydrangea

    Hydrangeamacrophylla 'KOLMARU' PP#25104

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    $7243

  • Next Generation® Red Sensation Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Sensation' PP18,197

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    $6830
  • Champagne Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Champagne'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

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    $4379

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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