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  • Prairie Splendor™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

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    $3859
  • Scout Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'M77'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Scout Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'M77'

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    $6069

  • Dark Towers Penstemon

    Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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    $3462
  • Sweet and Sour Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Sweet and Sour Sedum

    Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'

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    $2631

  • Lilac Lights™ Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Lilac Lights'

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    $9540
  • Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Scarlet Heaven Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Scarlet Heaven'

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    $13154

  • Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant

    Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113

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    $4461

  • Mellow Yellows Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea ‘Mellow Yellows’

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    $3427

  • Amazing Daisies® Spun Silk Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Spun Silk'

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    $3458

  • Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea ‘Cara Mia Yellow’

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    $3824
  • Jersey Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium 'Jersey'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Jersey Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium 'Jersey'

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    $9041
  • Proven Winners® Westcountry™ Tequila Flame Lupine

    Westcountry™ Tequila Flame Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Tequila Flame'

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    $4954

  • Wheee! Hosta

    Hosta 'Wheee!'

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    $3247

  • Yellow Brick Road Rose

    Rosa 'BAIoad'

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    $6619

  • Larissa Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Larissa'

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    $2768
  • Potted Blue and white columbine flowers on a wooden surface

    Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Blue-White'

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    $3040

  • Oriental Asian Pear

    Pyrus pyrifolia

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    $23044

  • Snowdrop Anemone

    Anemone sylvestris

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    $2984

  • Invitation Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Invitation'

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    $4096
  • Color Cocktail™ Shrub Rose (Rosa x 'Meilowmye'), a shrub featuring pink, yellow, white, mixed flowers and deciduous.

    Color Cocktail™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Meilowmye'

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    $8392
  • Cannova® Mango Canna Lily (Canna × generalis 'Mango') plant, crop photo - Apr 9, 2026

    Cannova® Mango Canna Lily

    Canna × generalis 'Mango'

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    $4429
  • Double Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Double Winky Dark Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Winky Blue & White'

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    $2989

  • Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Red Yellow'

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    $3118

  • Sunjoy Really Red® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'NCBX3'

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    $2649

  • Glow Stick Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'NCIC2'

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    $2659
  • Cannova® Bronze Peach Canna Lily (Canna 'Cannova Bronze Peach') plant, crop photo - Apr 9, 2026

    Cannova® Bronze Peach Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Bronze Peach'

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    $4429
  • Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo040'

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    $5211

  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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    $4103

  • Elodi™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo115'

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    $4979

  • Moody Blues® Dark Blue Veronica

    Veronica 'Novaverblu'

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    $3505

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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