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 a vibrant purple Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower in full bloom, with ruffled petals and a white center, set against lush green leaves on the shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the vibrant, double-layered Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) with ruffled petals stands out against a blurred green background on this stunning flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Dark Lavender Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

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A close-up of the Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) features long clusters of small purple flowers against blurred green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush garden highlights Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia), its deep purple flower spikes attracting pollinators among green foliage and clusters of pink hydrangeas, with sunlit trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Darkest Night™ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)

$21.99
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Close-up of Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia) with clusters of vibrant purple flowers and green leaves, growing outdoors among similar plants for a lush, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of tall Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia) with purple flowers and green leaves grows outdoors, framed by trees and a cloudy sky in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia)

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Close-up of Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia) features compact, green-leaved plants with purple-tipped yellow flowers that thrive in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia) shows tall yellow and reddish-brown flower spikes above green foliage, with rocks and lush greenery in the landscaped garden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
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Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) from Proven Winners features vibrant yellow blooms and lush green foliage, growing densely in gardens bordered by grass lawns and garden structures in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) blooms brightly in the foreground, while pink flowers and green trees appear blurred behind them beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
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Close-up of the Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia) features clusters of vibrant purple flowers with pale centers and dense light green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with small purple flowers and green leaves.It brings vibrant color to a mulched garden bed - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
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Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) has dense green foliage, tall stems with creamy white flower clusters, oval alternate leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) is a large, bushy plant with upright green stems and clusters of small pale white flowers at the tips, set among leafy greenery for outdoor gardens - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of tall Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) showcases elongated spikes of small purple flowers among green stems, set against a garden background with other lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with clusters of small purple-blue flowers among dense green foliage, lining upright stalks for a vibrant garden display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
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Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with pale yellow and light purple blooms, dense green foliag - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall stalks of Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) with yellow and purple blooms stand under a bright sky with green trees - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
$18.99

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall spikes of pink flowers with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with clusters of lavender and pale pink flowers above dense green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of vibrant purple Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium deep purple flowers with white centers blooms among green foliage, highlighting this compact larkspur plant in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A tall stem of Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium displays rich purple blooms with green leaves, standing out against a softly blurred backdrop of similar larkspur plants - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features clusters of yellow flowers with deep red centers, thin green leaves, and red-streaked petals - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with small yellow flowers and dark red centers, grows in light brown wood chips, its delicate petals and green stems attracting bees and butterflies - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

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Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features bright yellow flowers with red centers amid green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large cluster of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a mildew-resistant perennial with yellow and red-centered blooms, brightens a garden bed and attracts bees and butterflies among green grass and plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99
A top-down view of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis shows vibrant magenta perennial flowers with white-tipped petals, yellow buds, and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with red and white blooms and yellow centers, flowers vividly amid green grass and mulch in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
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A bushy red perennial, Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, displays thin green leaves and many small, deep red blooms that stand out vibrantly against a mulched garden bed's greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99

Bright green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) standout among maroon and tan foliage, creating a vibrant and contrasting display in this close-up of a shade perennial garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of light green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) grow in a garden bed beside a decorative planter lush with dark green foliage and purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$27.99
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Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) is a perennial with silvery, veined leaves and tall stems bearing clusters of bright pink flowers, shown here growing in a pot on a dark surface - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with silver-gray leaves, dark intricate veins, and small red flower buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
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A group of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows off ruffled, rounded leaves in silvery lavender and deep purple tones, growing in a garden bed with visible soil and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera), with silvery-purple leaves and bright pink flowers, thrives in a garden bed with dark soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
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A potted Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled, deep purple leaves and lighter veins sits outdoors among blurred plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with dark purple, textured leaves with magenta hints and striking veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$19.99
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Close-up of Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera) features dense clusters of autumn-hued leaves—gold, orange, and brown—with rounded edges and prominent veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of yellow-green, scalloped leaves with visible veins from Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a popular shade perennial. Out-of-focus red flowers and similar foliage appear in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$27.99
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Close-up of a cluster of Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea) with light pink blooms with spiky, dark pink centers brightens the lush garden, surrounded by green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink petals and bright orange centers blooms in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by lush green foliage and softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.plants.

Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
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Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink spiky centers and petals with green foliage, thriving in sunlight to add striking color and lively beauty to your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant blooms and dark centers stands out among green leaves and tall grasses, creating a striking native perennial garden display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Close-up of three vibrant Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with spiky centers, set against a blurred green background and lush leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) with spiky red petals and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
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A cluster of Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant green leaves, some fully bloomed and others fading, creates a colorful, textured garden scene - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of vibrant pink Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflowers (Echinacea) with orange centers blooms among green leaves, surrounded by other orange and purple flowers in a lush garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99