Save up to 60% on Garden Favorites

Shop With Confidence: FREE Growing & Glowing Promise

Free Shipping on Orders $199+
View as

  • Perfecto Mundo® Double White Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX5'

    $2615
  • Miracle On The Hudson™ Shrub Rose

    Miracle On The Hudson™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Bartholomew'

    $7176

  • Fairytrail Bride® Cascade Hydrangea®

    Hydrangea x 'USHYD0405'

    (560)
    $2614

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Grape Gumball Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Grape Gumball'

    (8)
    From $3433

  • Green Velvet Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Green Velvet'

    (13)
    From $1882
  • Hayscented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, clumping form.

    Hayscented Fern

    Dennstaedtia punctilobula

    15% off
    (1)
    $3284 $3864

  • Denim 'n Lace Russian Sage

    Salvia yangii 'Denim 'n Lace'

    (1)
    $3569

  • Adam's Needle Yucca

    Yucca filamentosa

    (5)
    $5696
  • Black Tower™ Elderberry

    Black Tower™ Elderberry

    Sambucus nigra 'EIFFEL 1'

    (1)
    From $4396

  • Wild Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera PRIMO 'Wild Rose'

    15% off
    $3642 $4285

  • Double Take Orange® Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Orange Storm'

    (2)
    $2589

  • Steel the Show Sedum

    Sedum 'Steel the Show'

    $3008

  • Brandywine Maple Tree

    Acer rubrum 'Brandywine'

    20% off
    $7832 $9790

  • Morning Light Silver Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

    (2)
    From $1699

  • Spice Island™ Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Select A'

    35% off
    $6515 $10023

  • Jack Frost Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

    (5)
    From $4165

  • Japanese Red Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

    Up to 20% off
    (10)
    From $5470 $6837

  • TEMPO™ Orange Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUTO'

    30% off
    (1)
    $2684 $3834

  • Coral Bark Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

    Up to 20% off
    (7)
    From $6989 $8736

  • Balmy™ Purple Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Balbalmurp'

    (1)
    $3365

  • Very Fine Wine® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Very Fine Wine'

    (1)
    $2614

  • Mariachi™ Sombrero Sneezeweed

    Helenium x 'Sombrero' PP25,968

    10% off
    $2911 $3234

  • Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple

    Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'

    Up to 20% off
    (31)
    From $4496 $5620
  • Grosso Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Grosso Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'

    (1)
    $3667

  • Full Speed A Hedge® Thin Man® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Thin Man'

    Up to 20% off
    (3)
    From $7459 $9324
  • Provence Lavender (Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Provence Lavender

    Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'

    25% off
    (7)
    $2742 $3656

  • Silvery Sunproof Liriope

    Liriope 'Silvery Sunproof'

    (2)
    From $1699

  • Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

    (557)
    From $6693

  • Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac

    Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk'

    20% off
    (4)
    $7049 $8811

  • Endless Summer® Summer Crush® Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'Bailmacfive'

    (561)
    From $1989

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.
Back to top