Hydrangeas do well in hardiness zones 6 to 11, and their flowers are a vibrant true blue. Rose of Sharon is one of the many names Hibiscus (Hibiscus syriacus) goes by, but this tropical favorite ...

When you see 'Zone 6' or 'Z6', this refers to a hardiness ... twining vine with shorter strings of paler blue/lilac flowers than exotic types but without their aggressive invasive tendencies.

Brighten up the shaded areas of your yard with shade-loving, flowering woodland plants. Here are some plants (with photographs) and the shade level they prefer.