Zone 6 - Plants

Zone 6 plants are well suited to regions with cold winters and warm summers, making them a reliable choice for gardeners looking for hardy, long-lasting performance. This zone supports a wide range of perennials, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and annuals that return year after year with dependable growth and bloom.

With proper plant selection, Zone 6 gardens can enjoy vibrant color from spring through fall along with strong winter survival. Shop Garden Crossings for high-quality plants carefully chosen to thrive in Zone 6 conditions and create a garden filled with beauty, resilience, and seasonal interest.

Lavender Bubbles' Allium, an ornamental onion with round, vivid purple blooms, creates a striking display against green grass, adding bold color and interest with blurred grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
Two vibrant Festoon® Avant-Garde™ Clematis flowers with magenta-red outer petals and dense pale pink centers stand out against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Festoon® Avante-Garde™ Clematis

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A close-up of 'Fiesta Time' Hollyhock (Alcea) displays compact, double rose-pink blooms with frilly petals and a white fringe, set among green leaves and a softly blurred outdoor background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Fiesta Time' Hollyhock (Alcea) features large, frilly pink and white double blooms rising above green leaves alongside delicate yellow and white wildflowers, set against a softly blurred green background for a charming cottage garden look - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Fiesta Time' Hollyhock (Alcea)

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A close-up of the lush, upright Fine Line® Rhamnus, an architectural plant with dense, narrow green leaves, growing in front of a light-colored building exterior - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Fine Line® Rhamnus shrubs are planted in a row beside a white brick wall, bordered by vivid green grass and mulch under a clear blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fine Line® Rhamnus

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The Fire Ball Seedless® Burning Bush (Euonymus), a compact non-invasive shrub with vibrant pink-red leaves, grows on mulch near a lake, set against autumn-colored trees and water in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.The Fire Ball Seedless® Burning Bush (Euonymus) is a leafy green, non-invasive shrub with dense upright branches growing in a mulch-covered garden bed, with grass and other plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fire Ball Seedless® Burning Bush (Euonymus)

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Top-down view of Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea, with pale yellow and white compact blooms, flowers in a garden bed near a white fence. Dark mulch surrounds the hydrangea, with pink flowers on the left, all highlighted by bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of pink and white Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea flowers bloom densely among green leaves, creating a vibrant, colorful floral display. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea

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Clusters of pink and white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea blooms brighten the garden, their lush green leaves below. This hardy flowering shrub adds standout color and beauty against a backdrop of trees and shrubs. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of white Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea flowers with green leaves fill the foreground, while tall green shrubs are visible in the background, creating a lush garden scene. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Fire Light® Panicle Hydrangea

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A cluster of vibrant orange and pink Fire Spinner® Ice Plant (Delosperma) flowers with narrow petals and yellow centers blooms among dense green succulent leaves, accented by a small brown rock on the right - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Fire Spinner® Ice Plant (Delosperma) features dense clusters of orange and purple blooms above succulent foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fire Spinner® Ice Plant (Delosperma)

$17.99
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Clusters of fragrant, bottlebrush-shaped white blooms grow on green leafy stems of the shade-tolerant Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea), surrounded by broad, textured green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of fragrant white blooms rise above green leaves in a dense, sunlit garden. Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea)’s small flowers are packed tightly along upright stems, creating texture in these shade-tolerant shrubs. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fizzy Mizzy® Sweetspire (Itea)

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Close-up of Flavorette Pear'd® Rose (Rosa) blooms in pale pink and white, nestled among green leaves. These edible roses feature delicate petals in various stages - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of blooming white and pale pink Flavorette Pear'd® Roses (Rosa) with green leaves, displayed in a garden setting with grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Flavorette Pear'd® Rose (Rosa)

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Cluster of blooming Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose (Rosa) with peach-toned layered petals and green leaves, set outdoors against a blurred green background. Some roses are fully open while others remain in bud form. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA garden features blooming Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Roses (Rosa) in yellow and peach hues, surrounded by green leaves, with a grassy background and brown mulch - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose (Rosa)

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A vibrant Fleuri™ Clematis in bloom displays six large purple petals and white-tipped stamens, surrounded by green leaves with another compact clematis partly visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisFleuri™ Clematis features striking pointed purple petals with white-tipped stamens and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Fleuri™ Clematis

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Clusters of white, petal-like flowers and green leaves fill the image, showcasing the Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma). The delicate blossoms beautifully contrast with the lush, textured foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Clusters of delicate white flowers and heart-shaped bracts of the Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma) stand out against green, serrated leaves in bright sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Flirty Girl® False Hydrangea Vine (Schizophragma)

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Several bright yellow Fluffy® Arborvitae (Thuja), fast-growing and deer resistant evergreens, are planted in a row along a mulched garden path, surrounded by other foliage and marked with red and white garden stakes - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Fluffy® Arborvitae (Thuja) is a dense, cone-shaped evergreen with bright yellow-green foliage it stands out among surrounding shrubs and bare branches - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fluffy® Arborvitae (Thuja)

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Close-up of blooming Flutter™ Deep Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa) with delicate purple petals and vibrant green foliage, its blossoms standing out against lush greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A brown terracotta pot holds green foliage and clusters of light purple Flutter™ Deep Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa) displayed against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Flutter™ Deep Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa)

$17.99
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Close-up of bright magenta and white ruffled blooms, like Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks (Dianthus), show intricate patterns on green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of red and white ruffled carnations, like the Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks (Dianthus), fill the image with vibrant, serrated petals, blooms, lush green stems, and unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks (Dianthus)

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Clusters of Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Pinks (Dianthus) feature pink and white ruffled blooms with deep centers and pale edges, above green-gray leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of dark pink Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Pinks (Dianthus) with frilled white edges bloom among green leaves in a garden bed with mulch in front and blurred purple flowers behind - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
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Two vibrant coral pink Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' Pinks (Dianthus) blooms stand amid slender green leaves, with more pink blossoms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' Pinks (Dianthus) blooms in a garden bed, surrounded by green leaves and brown soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' Pinks (Dianthus)

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A close-up of vibrant Fruit Punch® 'Cranberry Cocktail' Pinks (Dianthus) in bloom, with green leaves and a bud, growing outdoors in soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Vivid pink Fruit Punch® 'Cranberry Cocktail' Pinks (Dianthus) bloom with ruffled petals on green stems and buds, standing out against a lush background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Cranberry Cocktail' Pinks (Dianthus)

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Close-up of Fruit Punch® 'Funky Fuchsia' Pinks (Dianthus) displays bright pink ruffled blooms, making it a standout perennial border plant, surrounded by green foliage and some partially visible yellow buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright magenta double blooms of Fruit Punch® ‘Funky Fuchsia’ Pinks (Dianthus) feature frilled petals and slender green leaves, plus unopened buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Funky Fuchsia' Pinks (Dianthus)

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A vibrant Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino' Pinks (Dianthus) blooms, centered among green, slender leaves and buds. Its ruffled red petals and delicate pinkish stamens make this perennial a striking garden feature - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright red perennial blooms of Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino' Pinks (Dianthus) cluster amid narrow green leaves and buds in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino' Pinks (Dianthus)

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Close-up of Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled pink petals edged in white amid lush green foliage, highlighting its vibrant layers and texture - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus) with fragrant pink, ruffled blooms, adds charm and vibrant color to garden beds with its lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus)

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A close-up of a single Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus) displays its vibrant, fringed magenta pink petals amid narrow greenish-gray leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three bright magenta pink blooms with fringed petals of Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus) stand out among slender green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus)

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A Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Thuja, known for its tall, conical shape and deer resistance, stands in a garden among vibrant green shrubs and trees under a clear blue sky with sunlight streaming through the leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Thuja evergreens form a privacy screen under a blue sky, while dense green shrubs and purple flowers bring color to the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Thuja

$22.99
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Full Speed A Hedge® Thin Man Thuja trees, tall and fast-growing, are planted closely in a landscaped garden to form a lush privacy hedge, surrounded by green shrubs and foliage with similar trees and bright natural light in the background. - Photo Courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.Several Full Speed A Hedge® Thin Man® Thuja, tall and narrow fast-growing evergreens with dense green foliage, grow in mulch-covered soil amid similar Thuja privacy hedge plantings and sparse background vegetation. - Photo Courtesy of Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.

Full Speed A Hedge® Thin Man® Thuja

$22.99
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