Zone 5 - Plants

Zone 5 plants are bred for cold winters and warm summers, making them a dependable choice for northern gardeners. This zone supports a wide selection of hardy perennials, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and annuals that return year after year with strong performance and reliable blooms.

With the right plant choices, Zone 5 gardens can enjoy vibrant color from spring through fall and excellent winter survival. Shop Garden Crossings for high-quality plants selected to thrive in Zone 5 conditions and create a garden filled with beauty, resilience, and seasonal interest.

A hand holds a Honeymoon® 'Swiss Alps' Lenten Rose (Helleborus), its white petals with dark maroon centers and creamy yellow stamens contrasted against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'Swiss Alps' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer) red and pink leaves covered in water droplets, set against a green, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Delicate green leaves with reddish tips emerge on thin branches above brown mulch, signaling early color change in the compact Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer) ornamental tree - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Hot Chana® Japanese Maple (Acer)

$24.99
$24.99
Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, citrus-scented flowers with yellow centers among dense variegated foliage, creating a vibrant garden display when highlighted by sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A close-up of Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) highlights its variegated green leaves with yellow mottling and clusters of small, round white buds nestled among fragrant, citrus-scented blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of double white blossoms from Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) is surrounded by lush green leaves and shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, double-petaled flowers and lush green leaves, creating a fragrant outdoor display set against vibrant greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of two white flowers with yellow stamens on the Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub. Delicate, slightly crinkled petals bloom among textured green leaves and lush background foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of blooming Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub with clusters of small white flowers and green leaves, creating a vibrant spring display. Ideal as a compact, lush addition to any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99
In the foreground, large white Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers with sturdy stems bloom among green leaves, while pink roses and lush greenery appear behind. Trees and a body of water are visible in the cloudy background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. An Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea with sturdy stems and large white flower clusters stands amid dark green leaves in a garden, surrounded by trees and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea features dense, rounded clusters of pale pink, light green, and blue blooms set against lush dark green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLarge clusters of pale pink and lavender blooms make the Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea stand out in the garden, its flowering shrub brightening green leaves and a lush backdrop of grass and foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of large, round clusters of white Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking shrub with lush green leaves and softly blurred hydrangeas and trees in the sunny background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea shrub, adorned with large white blooms and green leaves, is set outdoors against a blurred backdrop of trees and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Glossy green leaves and clusters of slender, reddish-pink flower buds grow on the Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris), with elongated buds arranged in branching groups above the evergreen foliage for vibrant color. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of delicate, pink, bell-shaped flowers clustered on the Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris), an evergreen with green leaves and densely hanging blooms that create a vibrant, textured look. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Interstella® Lily of the Valley shrub (Pieris)

$22.99
$22.99

Pink clusters of small buds and white, four-petal flowers bloom atop green, serrated leaves. The Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea adds striking beauty among lush foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea features clusters of small pink flowers with white-edged petals, set amid green leaves. The blooms appear outdoors, with additional plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Large, round clusters of pale greenish-white Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among dark green leaves. This Proven Winners shrub adds lasting seasonal beauty, with some dried brown foliage visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea is a large Proven Winners shrub featuring clusters of white blooms among lush green leaves and mulch in the garden, all beneath a clear blue sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, featuring compact clusters of pink blooms and lush green leaves, with softly blurred additional flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCInvincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, a compact shrub from Proven Winners, features clusters of light pink blooms amid lush green and yellow foliage, adding beauty to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

A close-up of pale green and white Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking flowering shrub, set among lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose=-up of large clusters of pale green Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom amid dark green leaves in bright sunlight, adding vibrant color and lush beauty to your garden with this stunning flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99
An Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea, a compact bush with clusters of white flowers, grows in a garden filled with lush green foliage and other flowering shrubs in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea blooms with compact white flowers in a garden bed, surrounded by mulch and lush green foliage, while pink flowering plants appear to the left and more greenery fills the background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Invincibelle Wee White® 2.0 Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Clusters of pink Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among green foliage in the garden, their delicate petals forming a soft, textured look. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea flowers in full bloom, set against green leaves, bring lush, vibrant color to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle® Ruby Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea blooms with lush green leaves thrive in front of a building with large windows and a vibrant green wall. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush cluster of vibrant pink Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea blooms bursts amid green leaves, creating a dense and colorful display in the garden. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle® Spirit II Smooth Hydrangea

$24.99
$24.99

Ithemba™ Clematis is a compact climber with green leaves and white flowers accented by pink stripes on each petal. In the foreground, one vibrant bloom is fully open, while more blossoms and a bud appear in the background - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Ithemba™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
Top-down view of a Jolene Jolene® Beautybush (Kolkwitzia) displays clusters of small white and pink flowers with yellow centers, its green leaves cascading from a white pot placed on a gray surface - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a Jolene Jolene® Beautybush (Kolkwitzia) branch displays clusters of small pink and white flowers among green leaves, with additional blooms from this striking flowering shrub softly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Jolene Jolene® Beautybush (Kolkwitzia)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of Jolly Good™ Clematis, a vibrant climbing plant with purple flowers, yellow centers, and lush green leaves. Some buds and petals are visible, capturing a lively blooming scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant Jolly Good™ Clematis flowers in bloom, a popular climbing plant, with lush green leaves and several unopened buds, all bathed in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Jolly Good™ Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

A dense cluster of Junior Walker™ Catmint (Nepeta) with tall spikes of small purple flowers and green foliage, grows beside a patch of green grass - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Junior Walker™ Catmint (Nepeta) with abundant purple-blue flower spikes, green foliage, and lasting color surrounded by mulch - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Junior Walker™ Catmint (Nepeta)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of a cluster of vibrant Kaleidoscope™ 'Pink Radiance' Ice Plant (Delosperma) flowers with yellow centers and purple to white petals blooms above dense green foliage, featuring thin radiating petals - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Top-down view of a dense ground cover of vibrant pink and white daisy-like blooms with yellow centers and green succulent foliage, the Kaleidoscope™ 'Pink Radiance' Ice Plant (Delosperma) creates a stunning outdoor display in full bloom - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Kaleidoscope™ 'Pink Radiance' Ice Plant (Delosperma)

$17.99
$17.99
Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) is a green leafy plant with round, flat leaves and clusters of light green buds, seen here growing by a white weathered fence surrounded by blurred greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera) with green, round leaves and clusters of red-orange berries at the center. The blurred background emphasizes the unique foliage and vibrant berry arrangement. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Kintzley's Ghost® Honeysuckle (Lonicera)

$22.99
$22.99

Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia) features vibrant perennial flowers with yellow centers blooming among green foliage, set against a softly blurred brown background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia) bloom with inner white petals and outer blue petals in a vibrant garden bed amid lush green and reddish foliage, with additional colorful flowers and trees providing a lively background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Kirigami™ Deep Blue & White Columbine (Aquilegia)

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of a Kirigami™ Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia) flower with yellow stamens, inner white petals and outer red petals, set against a soft-focus green and pink background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Kirigami™ Red & White Columbine (Aquilegia)

$17.99
$17.99