What is the best cover crop for Zone 5?
Some cover crops that can be established late in the fall and survive winters in plant hardiness zone 5 are: cereal rye, winter wheat and hairy vetch. Plant seeds of overwintering cover crops by september or early october, before the weather turns too cold and wet for germination and establishment. Make sure seeds have good soil contact. Larger seeds like peas, vetch and cereals should be raked in lightly.
What plants are good for zone 5?
The best plants for zone 5 include: asters, astilbe, bee balm, cannas, coneflowers, crocus, daffodils, delphiniums, hibiscus, hostas, hyacinths, irises, lilies, peonies, phlox, salvia, sedum, tulips and yarrow. Popular Zone 5 Vine Varieties vine, consider trumpet vine (Campsis selections). The vine grows fast and produces orange, red, and/or yellow flowers that prove very attractive to hummingbirds. It grows happily in zones 5 through 9. Another bright flower vine is clematis (Clematis spp.