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The Best Plants for Zone 6
The Best Plants for Zone 6. Hardiness zones are geographically-defined regions where specific types of plants grow well. Zone 6 begins with sections of Oregon, Washington and a small part of California, and extends to the east to Oklahoma and north Texas. The best plants for zone 6 can survive temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Choose...
Hardiness zones are geographically-defined regions where specific types of plants grow well. Zone 6 begins with sections of Oregon, Washington and a small part of California, and extends to the east to Oklahoma and north Texas. The best plants for zone 6 can survive temperatures as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Choose plants recommended for your region as they are most likely to thrive in your garden.
Old Garden Rose
Recommended for zones 4 through 9, old garden rose's leaves resist disease. Also known as heirloom or antique roses, they grow best in full sun and develop fragrant magenta flowers. This perennial rose can grow up to 5-feet high with a 3- to 4-foot spread, and should be trimmed to about half of its size after its summer blooming. Prevent leaf fungus by watering the soil without getting moisture on the leaves. You can plant old garden rose to climb over a trellis or to edge your garden.
Purple Coneflowers
Also referred to as Echinacea purpurea, purple coneflowers grow well in zones 3 to 8. These herbaceous perennials with purplish petals and orange cone centers resemble daisies. They bloom from June through August and grow as high as 5 feet. Purple coneflowers need full sun, but they can adapt to hot, humid or dry weather. Border your garden or plant it in masses to attract birds and butterflies.
Impatiens
Grown as a perennial in the hottest zones, impatiens plants are an annual in zone 6 and zones with colder climates. They produce red, orange, pink, white and striped blossoms, and grow in mounds about 24-inches tall. Plant them in fertile soil with good drainage in an area with partial shade. Their nectar provides an abundant food source for hummingbirds. Use impatiens in container gardens, as a border or within flower beds. According to Iowa State University Extension, impatiens are "the most popular bedding plant in the United States."
