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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Red, Rose Purple, & White)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection B

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    $2969
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Orange, Purple, & Yellow)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection C

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    $2969

  • Just Chill® Double Mauve Camellia

    Camellia x 'FARROWCJH'

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    $2663

  • Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Evening Gown'

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    $4279

  • Sky Dew® Gold Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sky Dew Gold'

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    $2649
  • Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple (Malus Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™), a tree featuring dense, erect form.

    Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple

    Malus Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™

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    $12404

  • Chandelier Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Chandelier'

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    $2978
  • Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Heroes') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Heroes' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969
  • Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo062'

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    $6743
  • Halston Bearded Iris (Iris × germanica ‘Halston’) plant, crop photo - Apr 28, 2025

    Halston Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Halston’

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    $4063
  • Pink Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily blooms with orange stamens surrounded by green buds in a garden planting.

    Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Pearl' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969

  • Summer Snow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Summer Snow'

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    $2979

  • Tortuga® Juniper

    Juniperus communis 'SMNJCB'

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    $2659
  • Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomtresgo') plant, crop photo - May 19, 2025

    Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower

    Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomtresgo'

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    $3899

  • Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet® Reblooming Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX11'

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    $2654
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    Mariachi™ Siesta Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale ‘Siesta’ PP 25,969

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    $3229
  • Helenium Mariachi™ Salsa (Sneezeweed)

    Mariachi™ Salsa Helenium (Sneezeweed)

    Helenium x 'Salsa'

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    $3227
  • Mariachi Bandera sneezeweed growing in a nursery pot with dense mounds of narrow green leaves

    Mariachi™ Bandera Sneezeweed

    Helenium autumnale 'Bandera' PP 27,397

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    $2914
  • Noble Maiden White Lupine

    Noble Maiden Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Noble Maiden'

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    $2968
  • Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium (Delphinium x 'Kingsley' PP34,675), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium

    Delphinium x 'Kingsley' PP34,675

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    $3893

  • Blunt Mountain Mint

    Pycnanthemum muticum

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    $3483
  • Spine Tingler Barrenwort (Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Spine Tingler Barrenwort

    Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'

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    $4312

  • Tahiti™ Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Mineru'

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    $5831

  • Coral Miracle On The Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa 'RIPfirst'

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    $7626
  • True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'True Sincerity'

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    $6875

  • Eskimo Viburnum

    Viburnum ‘Eskimo’

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    $8308

  • Tiny Diamond Dwarf Asiatic Lily

    Lilium × germanicum ‘Tiny Diamond’

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    $2968

  • Raspberry Eclipse Daylily

    Hemerocallis ‘Raspberry Eclipse’

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    $4079

  • Delgenius™ Breezin Delphinium

    Delphinium 'ET DLP 17-11' PP32994

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    $3900
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium (Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    $3890

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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