Zone 6

Vitex negundo 'Heterophylla' (CUT-LEAF CHASTETREE)

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Hardiness zones 6-8 A beautiful shrub/tree with highly dissected leaves resembling those of a cut-leaf Japanese maple and believed to have medicinal properties. Upwardly-pointing lavender blooms are...

Wisteria sinensis 'Prolific' (SELECT PURPLE WISTERIA)

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Hardiness zones 6-9 A very free-flowering Dutch cultivar well worth seeking” (G.S. Thomas), try this vigorous large vine planted with early rose species in soft yellow or pink...good enough to...

Syringa yunnanensis 'Rosea' (PINK YUNNAN LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 5-8 Its long panicles (clusters) of fragrant rose-pink flowers in May-June (later than most) extend the fragrance season; its distinctive and attractive foliage makes this 8-12'...

Quercus lyrata (OVERCUP OAK)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 This lovely 40-60' oak gets the name 'Overcup' as the acorn is 2/3 covered by a pretty bur-like cup (trees take 25-30 years to produce the acorns!). This is a beauty of a tree...

Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' (TREE LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 A most attractive small flowering tree, more compact (to 25ft) than the species, with cherry-like bark, and large clusters of ivory-white flowers in summer (long after other...

Spiraea douglasii 'douglasii' (WESTERN MTN. SPIREA)

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Hardiness zones 4-9 This small (to 3') shrub of western mountain meadows has silver-furred buds and leaves (silvery beneath) which complement its 3-4", rose-pink flower clusters in summer and then...

Rosa acicularis (ARCTIC ROSE)

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Hardiness zones 1-7 From the high mountains, thickets and rocky slopes of Japan into Siberia and the cold north plains of Canada and the US, this 4-8' shrub is obviously tough! The blooms are so...

Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Asama' (RED-FLOWERED PUSSY WILLOW)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This spectacular cultivar was selected by florists in Japan for its incredible dark-pink pussy willow flowers. The large blossoms age to a beautiful soft silver. Reaching 6-8' it...

Syringa red 'Red Pixie' (LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 Flowers opening dark red-purple, fading to soft-pink give a two-tone effect to this daintily-leaved, daintily-sized (to 4-6') Lilac. 

Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' (LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-7 Beginning in late spring, lavender-purple double-flowered and dense panicles bloom for 3-4 weeks, sharing their delightful fragrance as well. As the blooms mature, their color...

Ribes sativum 'Rovada' (RED GARDEN CURRANT)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 Long pendant clusters of bright red currants (yummy in jams, jellies, and pies!) decorate this compact 3-5' tall shrub, making it a fine selection for a fruit orchard or as a...

THORNLESS BLACKBERRY

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Developed in Mississippi, this thornless blackberry has excellent heat tolerance and disease resistance. Its many berries are medium-large in size, juicy and at 10-12% sugar,...

Rosa rugosa (TOMATO ROSE)

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Hardiness zones 3-9 A wonderful and very easy-going rose; large and exceptionally fragrant flowers that are generally pink, but sometimes white or red are followed by large edible hips giving it the...

Weigela florida 'Very Fine Wine' (CARDINAL SHRUB)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 This is a strikingly floriferous Weigela with excellent cold hardiness, deep purple to black foliage, and tons of bright pink blooms. S/M 

Syringa pubescens micro. 'Miss Kim' (MISS KIM LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 Sized between regular lilac and dwarf, with a bloom time between them also, this elegant medium shrub produces its panicles of lavender flowers in early summer. S/M 

Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' (PICOTEE LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-7 A remarkable lilac which is very different and very beautiful, each gorgeous flower of rich deep-violet is perfectly edged with white, an incredible sight when arranged in dense...

Ribes sanguineum 'King Edward VII' (RED-FLOWERED CURRANT)

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Hardiness zones 6-8 This selection features beautifully hanging and fragrant racemes of an especially deep and showy rose-red, this is a slightly more compact (4-6') shrub making it more suitable for...

Syringa 'Josee' (DWARF LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-8 The result of hybridizing between 3 dwarf lilacs (S. meyeri, S. patula, and S. microphylla) has produced this mid-size 4-6' beauty. With leaves half the size of S. patula and long...

Prunus persica 'Frost' (FROST PEACH)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 Luscious peaches can be grown in colder winter areas with this fabulous cold hardy peach. Delicious, freestone fruit is yellow-green with a soft red blush. Excellent quality fruit...

Quercus shumardii (SHUMARD OAK)

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Hardiness zones 5-9 This open round-headed oak (to 120') is one of the largest of the southern red oaks. Lustrous, deeply-lobed leaves turn scarlet in fall. S/M 

Quercus 'Heritage' (HERITAGE OAK)

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Hardiness zones 4-8 A great tree for though spots! This tree is well adapted to many conditions including drought and cold. Mildew resistant foliage is deep glossy-green above with lovely silver...

Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth' (DEEP PURPLE LILAC)

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Hardiness zones 3-7 A deliciously fragrant 6-10' shrub with amazing deep-deep-purple single flowers that are just meant for a vase, this cultivar blooms a little later in spring extending the...

Rosa pisocarpa (CLUSTER ROSE)

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An extremely adaptable rose native to North America and British Columbia that generally grows in moist or riparian areas yet is also adaptable to dry soils. One inch bright-pink flowers are followed...

Triteleia hyacinthina (WHITE BRODIAEA)

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A graceful star-burst of white lily-like flowers tops the slender 2' stem of this native bulb. The bulb was an important food source for Native Americans, and its flowers are prized by gardeners for...