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.
A close-up of 'Watermelon Ruffles' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) in full bloom, displaying vibrant pink ruffled petals and a yellow-tipped stamen, with lush green leaves and more hibiscus flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a vibrant pink 'Watermelon Ruffles' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) in full bloom, surrounded by green foliage and several unopened buds under bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

'Watermelon Ruffles' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of a 'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) flower with three purple petals, yellow stamens, and long green leaves. Other similar perennial flowers and buds appear among the surrounding foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) features slender green leaves and small purple flowers, thriving in mulched garden beds among grass and lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

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A dense cluster of 'Whitecap' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) fills the frame, with yellow-centered white blooms and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of 'Whitecap' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) blooms displays crisp white petals and yellow centers overlapping, with these cheerful perennial flowers filling the frame in a fresh, vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Whitecap' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)

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A dense patch of yellow-flowering Woodland Elf' Barrenwort (Epimedium), with delicate blooms and elongated, reddish-green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.'Woodland Elf' Barrenwort (Epimedium) is a bushy groundcover with yellow flowers and long green leaves tinged reddish-brown beside a trellis fences and rocks in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Woodland Elf' Barrenwort (Epimedium)

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Close-up of Amazing Daisies® 'Spun Silk' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) blooms with yellow centers and long, narrow petals, set against lush green foliage for a fresh, vibrant look in a perennial garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Amazing Daisies® 'Spun Silk' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) displays white, frilled petals and yellow centers among green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Amazing Daisies® 'Spun Silk' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)

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A round, dense Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae (Thuja) with golden foliage sits among reddish-brown volcanic rocks in a landscaped garden, with a tree trunk visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two small Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae (Thuja) shrubs with dense, bright green to golden needle-like foliage are planted in mulch. The foreground shrub is highlighted, both arranged neatly in a row - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae (Thuja)

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Two dark red, yellow-centered 'Aphrodite' Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) flowers bloom among green leaves in sunlight, with a white house partially visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.‘Aphrodite’ Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) is a fragrant flowering shrub with numerous deep red, cup-shaped blooms and lush green foliage that glows in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Aphrodite' Sweetshurb (Calycanthus)

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Close-up of Arctic Blaze® Fuchsia Perennial Salvia features clusters of bright pink, tubular flowers with unique lobed petals and reddish stems, surrounded by green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Blaze® Fuchsia Perennial Salvia

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Close-up of vibrant Arctic Blaze® Red Perennial Salvia flowers with delicate petals and dark stems, set against green leaves. This hardy perennial is in full bloom, known for its rich color, unique shape, and deer-resistant qualities - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Blaze® Red Perennial Salvia

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Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) is a leafless shrub that stands out with many upright, bright red stems in a field of similar plants, set against dry soil and scattered fallen leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) with lush green leaves grows in a sunlit garden, bordered by grass and other plants, set against a softly blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Arctic Fire® Red Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus)

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Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) features clusters of small white blooms amid broad, veined green leaves, creating a lush look and vibrant winter interest with its bold foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense cluster of Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus) branches glows yellow amid melting snow, with leafless trees and blue sky behind, evoking early spring or late winter in a natural setting. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Arctic Fire® Yellow Red-Twig Dogwood (Cornus)

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Three large, peach-colored At Last® Rose (Rosa) blooms are surrounded by purple-green foliage and small pink flower clusters, forming a charming floral display. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo blooming At Last® Rose (Rosa) plants with layered petals, green leaves, and a rosebud stand out against translucent panels - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

At Last® Rose (Rosa)

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A close-up of the Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon shows its light purple bloom with a white and dark red center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds. This seedless Hibiscus shrub features striking summer flowers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus), featuring light purple petals with a creamy white center and red streaks radiating from the middle, set against a backdrop of green leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Azurri Blue Satin® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa) showing fragrant, light purple star-shaped blooms with green leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of small, fragrant lavender blooms are surrounded by green leaves on Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa), with vibrant flowers densely packed on its compact stems against a blurred grassy background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Baby Kim® Lilac (Syringa)

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A cluster of Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with vivid reddish-purple flowers and green stems thrives in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of tall, green Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with dense spikes of vibrant reddish-purple flowers grows in a garden bed, with more of these perennial pollinator plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$18.99
$18.99
A garden bed of Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) showcases tall green plants with clusters of vibrant purple blooms, petals scattered on the soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of tall, purple Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) blooms in a mulched bed, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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Clusters of tall, vibrant Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green leaves add lush color to garden beds and attract pollinators, while fallen petals beautifully scatter across the soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green foliage in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) produces clusters of vibrant rose pink tubular blooms that grow densely amid lush green foliage, adding striking color to any perennial garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) features clusters of vibrant rose pink blooms with green stems and leaves, set against dark purple foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

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The Berberis Sunjoy Fast Neo® Barberry is a dense shrub with small, oval, bright pinkish-red leaves surrounded by mulch beside fences and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A vibrant Berberis Sunjoy Fast Neo® Barberry, a red-leaved shrub, grows in a mulched garden bed bordered by a chain-link fence and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Berberis Sunjoy Fast Neo® Barberry (Berberis)

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Berry Box® Pyracomeles is a bushy evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and dense clusters of bright red berries - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Berry Box® Pyracomeles is a dense evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and bright red berry clusters with vibrant branches stand out beautifully - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Berry Box® Pyracomeles

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Close-up of branches covered with clusters of small, golden yellow berries from the Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex), set against a blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex) features dense shrubs with clusters of small, round, golden yellow berries on leafless branches. The blurred background highlights the vibrant berries and striking silhouette in the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

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Dense branches of Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex), adorned with clusters of orange-red berries, stand out against brown fallen leaves and tall, dried grasses in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub with clusters of bright orange-red berries stands in a mulched garden, surrounded by other shrubs and trees beneath a cloudy sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

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Clusters of bright red berries line the dark, leafless branches of the Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex), set against a backdrop of berry-laden stems that showcase the compact beauty of this flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of bright red berries pop against a blurred green and gray background, highlighting the dense, vibrant beauty of the compact Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex) shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Berry Poppins® Winterberry Holly (Ilex)

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Berry Scape® Aronia is a drought-tolerant shrub with shiny green to reddish leaves and clusters of small, round, bright red berries on dark brown branches - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Berry Scape® Aronia is a drought-tolerant shrub with green leaves and clusters of small red berries, thriving among wood chip mulch and other landscape greenery in your garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Berry Scape® Aronia

$22.99
$22.99