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  • Kismet® Red Coneflower (Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD' PP29,743), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Kismet® Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD' PP29,743

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    $3831

  • Northcountry Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Northcountry'

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    (1)
    $2747

  • Scentlandia® Sweetspire

    Itea virginica 'SMNIVDFC'

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    $2649

  • Elfin Creeping Thyme

    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

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    $2945

  • Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKIO' PP,28769

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    $4063

  • Garden Sun™ Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Meivaleir'

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    New arrival
    $5116
  • Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'

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    $16051
  • Fragrant Plum Hybrid Tea Rose

    Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'AROplumi'

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    $8874
  • Dianthus STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star

    STAR SINGLE™ Eastern Star Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Eastern Star'

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    $2992

  • Blue Mouse Ears Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'

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    $3273

  • Vulcan Hosta

    Hosta 'Vulcan'

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    $2917

  • Love Song™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'WEKstameda'

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    (1)
    $10023

  • Buzz™ Ivory Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Ivory'

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    (1)
    $1999

  • Fairytrail Fresco® Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Fresco'

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    $2799

  • MoonShadow™ Rosita Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'G19164'

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    (1)
    $6350
  • Cannova® Yellow Canna

    Cannova® Yellow Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Yellow'

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    $5484
  • Prairie Petite Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Prairie Petite Lilac

    Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’

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    $6449

  • Sunset Horizon™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa x 'Meisistoma'

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    $8392

  • Cannova® Orange Shades Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Orange Shades'

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    (1)
    $4429

  • Oregold Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'TANolg'

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    $8874

  • Flavorette Pear'd® Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Pear'd'

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    (1)
    $2799

  • Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDSKYBL'

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    $7409

  • Guernsey Flute™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EviGsy153'

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    $6743

  • Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Bocotoso'

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    $8408

  • Mop Top® Fountain Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia alternifolia 'SMNBAB'

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    $2689

  • Ghost Fern

    Athyrium x 'Ghost'

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    $3454

  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

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    $3437

  • Dressed to Thrill® Crossvine

    Bignonia capreolata 'SMNBFW'

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    $2649
  • Robust Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, dense form.

    Robust Male Fern

    Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'

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    $3426

  • Buckhead™ Bold Distylium

    Distylium buxifolium 'ZhDis12-16'

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    $2699

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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