Zone 5 - Perennials

Explore perennials that are well-suited for USDA Zone 5, offering reliable performance year after year in your climate. These hardy plants are selected to withstand local winter conditions while delivering beautiful blooms, foliage, and long-lasting garden interest throughout the growing season.

Bright yellow flowers with deep red centers and pointed petals are surrounded by green leaves and several flower buds, creating a vibrant and colorful garden scene.
Close-up of vibrant purple 'Adam's Courage' Clematis flowers with pointed petals and dark centers, set among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisClose-up of 'Adam's Courage' Clematis six-petaled pink and purple bloom featuring darker pink streaks and a cluster of dark pink stamens at the center, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Adam's Courage' Clematis

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A close-up of the 'Airbrush Effect' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) showcases its vibrant pink blooms amid lush green leaves in bright sunlight, with softly blurred, colorful flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the Airbrush Effect' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) shows its vibrant pink petals with a deep red center, framed by lush green leaves and unopened buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Airbrush Effect' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Several bumblebees collect nectar from clusters of vibrant purple 'All The Buzz' Allium flowers with green stems set against a blurred garden background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.‘All The Buzz’ Allium adds vibrant pink-purple blooms on tall green stems to gardens, standing out among yellow flowers and lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'All The Buzz' Allium

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'Angel Bells' Bellflower (Campanula) features lush green foliage and dense clusters of small white bells, thriving in garden beds with mulch and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of 'Angel Bells' Bellflower (Campanula) blooms above green foliage in a mulched garden bed, with white flowers with blurred purple blooms and lush grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Angel Bells' Bellflower (Campanula)

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Close-up of 'Angel Eyes' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with pale pink petals, a deep red center, and a yellow stamen—this perennial features dinner plate-sized blooms among lush green leaves and blurred background foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Angel Eyes' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of 'Apple Slices' Spigelia with red and yellow pointed flowers blooming among lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of red and yellow 'Apple Slices' Spigelia flower buds grow among green leaves, with variegated hosta foliage in the blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Apple Slices' Spigelia

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Close-up of 'Ascot Rainbow' Spurge (Euphorbia) has variegated green leaves with yellow edges and clusters of small yellow-green flowers with maroon centers on upright stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of 'Ascot Rainbow' Spurge (Euphorbia) with variegated green foliage and red-tinged leaves grows in a garden, set beside taller trees and pink flowering plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Ascot Rainbow' Spurge (Euphorbia)

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The 'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus) features vibrant yellow daisy-like blooms with dark brown centers, surrounded by green narrow leaves and buds. This drought-tolerant perennial has slightly uneven petals and looks healthy - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of 'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus), a drought-tolerant perennial with a dark center, bright yellow petals, and green foliage, with fall garden flowers blurred in the sunlit background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus)

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A cluster of 'Bacio Del Sole' False Sunflower (Heliopsis), a drought-tolerant perennial, features golden-yellow, orange daisy-like blooms with dark brown centers and green leaves, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Bacio Del Sole' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$17.99
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A dense, drought-tolerant 'Bandwidth' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) with narrow green leaves and white stripes grows in a mulched garden bed bordered by stone edging - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.'Bandwidth' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) features tall, narrow green blades with light yellow stripes, forming dense, lush clumps. Drought tolerant and ideal for sunny spots, it adds striking texture among other ornamental grasses - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Bandwidth' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)

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Two vibrant red 'Beauty of Livermere' Oriental Poppy (Papaver) blooms rise above green leaves and unopened buds, set against a background of white star-shaped flowers and dense foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a vibrant ‘Beauty of Livermere’ Oriental Poppy (Papaver) displays striking red, crinkled petals above lush green leaves, making a bold statement with its spring blooms in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Beauty of Livermere' Oriental Poppy (Papaver)

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A dense cluster of 'Bedazzled Lavender' Hybrid Spring Phlox blooms in purple, covering the ground and bordered by dark soil and green grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of 'Bedazzled Lavender' Hybrid Spring Phlox blooms in a yellow pot, displaying light purple flowers with green stems and leaves peeking through the dense blossoms of this charming native perennial - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Bedazzled Lavender' Hybrid Spring Phlox

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Close-up of 'Bedazzled Pink' Hybrid Spring Phlox features dense clusters of star-shaped, vibrant pink blooms and lush green foliage, creating a lively floral display that brightens a spring garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense mound of vibrant pink 'Bedazzled Pink' Hybrid Spring Phlox in full bloom, growing in a mulched spring garden bed with wooden edging and surrounded by lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Bedazzled Pink' Hybrid Spring Phlox

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Bright yellow 'Bit of Honey' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) with orange centers blooms in the garden, featuring drought-tolerant perennial foliage and variegated leaves that stand out - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of bright yellow 'Bit of Honey' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) blooms with lush green leaves marked by white veins, thriving in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Bit of Honey' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

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The 'Black Scallop' Bugleweed (Ajuga) features deep purple-green foliage surrounding tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a 'Black Scallop' Bugleweed (Ajuga) spike standing above dark, glossy, textured leaves. The blurred yellow-green foliage in the background highlights this perennial's striking groundcover appeal - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Black Scallop' Bugleweed (Ajuga)

$17.99
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The 'Blackberry Merlot' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large red, crinkled blooms with bold centers, accented by green foliage and buds—delivering stunning dinner plate-size flowers to your garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large 'Blackberry Merlot' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) bush with vibrant red, dinner plate-sized blooms grows in a garden among other hibiscus bushes, with greenhouses visible in the background under a cloudy sky - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Blackberry Merlot' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of 'Blacknight' Hollyhock (Alcea), featuring striking dark purple perennial blooms with pale centers and fuzzy green stems, set against lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of 'Blacknight' Hollyhock (Alcea), a classic perennial with dark purple petals, a pale center, and visible stamens, set against a soft-focus green and yellow cottage garden background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Blacknight' Hollyhock (Alcea)

$17.99
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'Blazing Sunset' Avens (Geum) features bright red, layered flowers with yellow-tipped stamens amid green leaves and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a single vibrant 'Blazing Sunset' Avens (Geum) flower features layered red petals and a yellow-brown center, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Blazing Sunset' Avens (Geum)

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Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) is a bushy perennial with many orange and yellow daisy-like flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) features vibrant orange-red daisy-like flowers with dark centers and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

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Close-up of 'Blue Boa' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) features tall stems of purple tubular flower clusters and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.A dense shrub of 'Blue Boa' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache) displays abundant tall purple flower spikes, attracting hummingbirds and thriving among lush green foliage and other blooming plants - Photo Courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

'Blue Boa' Hummingbird Mint (Agastache)

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A dense cluster of tall, purple 'Blue By You' Perennial Salvia blooms in a garden bed, with more violet flowers in the background and green grass in front - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A garden bed features a dense row of tall, purple 'Blue By You' Perennial Salvia bordered by green grass and framed by leafy trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Blue By You' Perennial Salvia

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Close-up of pale purple 'Bobblehead' Allium flowers with thin petals blooming on green stems - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of 'Bobblehead' Allium, drought-tolerant perennials with long green leaves and tall stems topped by round pale white flowers, grows outdoors in a mulched, pollinator-friendly garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Bobblehead' Allium

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'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia features tall spikes of yellow flowers and jagged green leaves, thriving in forest shade pairs beautifully with pink blooms among trees and logs - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia features tall spikes of bright yellow flowers above jagged green leaves, creating a striking, perennial display in lush shade garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia

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A group of 'Brilliance' Autumn Fern (Dryopteris) shows green and light brown fronds, with the brown tones indicating new growth or a seasonal shift, creating a striking contrast against the lush surrounding greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of 'Brilliance' Autumn Fern (Dryopteris) fronds in orange, yellow, and green among larger leaves. The colorful gradient showcases new growth and changing foliage of the central garden ferns - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Brilliance' Autumn Fern (Dryopteris)

$18.99
$18.99