Zone 5 - Perennials

Browse our collection at Garden Crossings for the best perennials for Zone 5. These perennial flowers and plants thrive in regions with mild summers and cold winters, with seasonal temperatures falling between -10°F and -20°F. 

We offer coral bells, violets, daylilies, and more to deliver beautiful blooms and foliage in your garden. From partial shade plants to full-sun perennials, every one of these plants has been expertly grown and chosen for quality, seasonal interest, and dependable performance year after year. Shop plants for your zone!

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 Wedding Party® 'Whirlwind Romance' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with double purple and white flowers, yellow stamens, and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of Wedding Party® 'Whirlwind Romance' Lenten Rose (Helleborus), a deer and rabbit-resistant perennial featuring double-layered purple and white blooms with yellow stamens and striking dark purple-edged petals - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Wedding Party® 'Whirlwind Romance' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$20.99
$20.99

Tall spikes of purple and white Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith' Lupine (Lupinus) stand above green foliage in the garden, with blurred greenery and shrubs behind - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of a Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith' Lupine (Lupinus) flower spike in bloom, with similar native perennial lupines softly blurred against a green background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Blacksmith' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of Westcountry™ 'Manhattan Lights' Lupine (Lupinus), a vibrant perennial with purple and yellow flower clusters, is surrounded by green sunlit leaves, where dewdrops shimmer - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Westcountry™ 'Manhattan Lights' Lupine (Lupinus) features tall spikes with dense purple and yellow blooms and lush green leaves at the base, displayed in a greenhouse against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Manhattan Lights' Lupine (Lupinus)

$17.09
$18.99 $17.09

Tall spikes of vibrant purple Westcountry™ 'Masterpiece' Lupine (Lupinus), a striking perennial, rise above green foliage in the garden, surrounded by lush plants and soft natural light - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of a vibrant purple and pink Westcountry™ 'Masterpiece' Lupine (Lupinus) flower spike, surrounded by green foliage with another similar bloom softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Westcountry™ 'Masterpiece' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99

Tall spikes of vibrant purple Westcountry™ 'Persian Slipper' Lupine (Lupinus) flowers stand close together with green leaves and a blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Persian Slipper' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of a tall Westcountry™ 'Polar Princess' Lupine (Lupinus) flower spike with white blossoms and green buds, surrounded by palm-shaped green leaves and set against a soft, blurred background of garden plants - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Polar Princess' Lupine (Lupinus)

$19.99
$19.99

Close up of spikes of spring-blooming Westcountry™ 'Rachel De Thame' Lupine (Lupinus) stand upright among green foliage, their vibrant pink and white petals highlighted against a blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Rachel De Thame' Lupine (Lupinus)

$19.99
$19.99
A tall Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' Lupine (Lupinus) stands upright among green foliage, its striking red flower spikes creating an eye-catching perennial with hints of purple and blue blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a tall spike of vibrant pink Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' Lupine (Lupinus) rises from lush green foliage, with hints of purple and white blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Westcountry™ 'Red Rum' Lupine (Lupinus)

$15.19
$18.99 $15.19

Close-up of tall orange and pink Westcountry™ 'Salmon Star' Lupine (Lupinus) stand upright with green leaves at the base. A blurred brick wall is in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Westcountry™ 'Salmon Star' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99

Westcountry™ 'Tequila Flame' Lupine (Lupinus) features tall spikes of pink and yellow bi-colored flowers with green leaves and reddish foliage, forming dense perennial clusters in a lush garden setting. - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture

Westcountry™ 'Tequila Flame' Lupine (Lupinus)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of green and cream variegated leaves with small light pink flowers, What a Doozie Stonecrop (Sedum) is a drought-tolerant perennial perfect as a ground cover for sunny spots - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.The What a Doozie Stonecrop (Sedum) is a drought-tolerant perennial with small, variegated green and cream leaves and clusters of tiny pinkish flowers, presented in a black plastic pot against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

What a Doozie Stonecrop (Sedum)

$17.99
$17.99
Purple flowering perennials growing in a Zone 5 garden

Gardening in USDA Hardiness Zone 5

A perennial garden in Zone 5 is not without its challenges. Cold temperatures and short growing seasons mean few plants are able to survive until spring. Zone 5 perennials are the exception. These resilient, cold-hardy plants comfortably survive freezing winters and return every spring in Zone 5 regions across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northwest. View our Hardiness Zone Map to double-check your growing zone.

Remember that results can still vary based on your overall weather conditions and microclimate. Choose the best perennials for your Zone 5 space, considering its sun exposure, soil type, and soil drainage to ensure your garden flourishes.

False indigo perennials for Zone 5

Build a More Resilient Landscape

Zone 5 conditions influence how plants establish roots, overwinter, and return each spring. Choosing the right garden shrubs and flowers for your region ensures that gardeners like you can cultivate the landscape they want, without repeated replanting. 

At Garden Crossings, we carry a wide variety of Zone 5 perennials for every space. You’ll find full-sun, partial-shade, and full-shade perennials suited for a range of design uses, including Proven Winners®. Pick up your favorites at our Zeeland, MI garden center or get them shipped direct to you. We have over 20 years of experience shipping plants. This ensures your perennials arrive in their best condition. Shop online!