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  • Chameleon Little Bluestem

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Chameleon'

    $4358

  • Vinho Verde® Weigela

    Weigela florida 'SMNWFBGV' PP34,297

    From $2614

  • Sixteen Candles Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

    $8691

  • Paint The Town Red Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red'

    (4)
    From $3438

  • Kansas Peony

    Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'

    (1)
    $7460

  • Emerald Pink Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink'

    (2)
    From $3183

  • Caramel Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Caramel'

    (3)
    From $4066

  • GardenGhost® Artemisia

    Artemisia ludoviciana 'G19123'

    From $3039

  • Baby Cakes® Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Baby Cakes'

    (8)
    $4283
  • Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty'

    (1)
    $2847

  • Concord Grape Spiderwort

    Tradescantia 'Concord Grape'

    From $1699

  • Pocahontas Lilac

    Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Pocahontas'

    (1)
    $8173

  • Frosted Fire Sedum

    Sedum x 'Frosted Fire'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Krossa Regal Hosta

    Hosta x 'Krossa Regal'

    (1)
    $2877

  • Rainbow's End Hosta

    Hosta 'Rainbow's End'

    (3)
    $2942

  • Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower

    Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts'

    $3495

  • Red Midget Ratibida

    Ratibida columnifera 'Red Midget'

    (1)
    $3230

  • Rock 'N Round™ Pure Joy Sedum

    Sedum x 'Pure Joy'

    From $3422

  • Virginia Rose

    Rosa virginiana

    (1)
    $5923

  • Proud Berry® Coralberry

    Symphoricarpos sp. 'Sophie' PP21226

    $2614

  • Paul's Glory Hosta

    Hosta 'Paul's Glory'

    (2)
    $3283
  • Close-up of a Frau Dagmar Hartopp rose blossom featuring single, silvery-pink petals and a prominent golden-yellow center set against deep green, crinkled foliage.

    Frau Dagmar Hartopp Rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Frau Dagmar Hartopp'

    (1)
    $9965

  • White Rugosa Rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Alba'

    $8874
  • Sedum SUNSPARKLER® Angelina's Teacup

    SunSparkler® Angelina's Teacup Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina's Teacup'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Katsura Pieris

    Pieris japonica 'Katsura'

    From $10939

  • Snow Flurry Aster

    Symphyotrichum ericoicoides 'Snow Flurry'

    $3253

  • Montgomery Astilbe

    Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

    (1)
    $3140

  • Laced Up® Elderberry

    Sambucus nigra 'SNR1292'

    (2)
    From $8258

  • Flame® Pro Purple Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Purple Flame'

    (1)
    From $1699

  • Prairie Winds® Cheyenne Sky Red Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS 'Cheyenne Sky'

    (1)
    $6563

Zone 4 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 4 Plants: Cold Hardy Performers for Northern Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 spans a broad swath of northern America, from southern Minnesota and Wisconsin through much of New England, northern Iowa, and parts of the Mountain West. With average annual minimums between -30°F and -20°F, Zone 4 gardens experience serious winter cold but enjoy a generous growing season that supports an impressive range of plants.

This collection features every tree, shrub, perennial, and vine in our inventory rated for Zone 4 performance. Our horticulture team has verified each selection to ensure it does not just survive Zone 4 winters but actively thrives, delivering strong growth, reliable blooms, and lasting landscape value.

What Thrives in Zone 4?

Cold hardy magnolia trees are a Zone 4 gardener's secret weapon. Varieties like Ann Magnolia and Merrill Magnolia deliver breathtaking spring blooms even after harsh winters. Ornamental trees like Japanese Lilac, Redbud, and Flowering Crabapple add layers of seasonal color.

Cold hardy perennials form the backbone of Zone 4 gardens. Hydrangeas (especially Annabelle and paniculata types), Peonies, Lavender, Echinacea, and ornamental grasses like Karl Foerster all return reliably. For privacy and year-round structure, Arborvitae, Spruce, and Boxwood are proven performers.

Cold hardy fruit trees including apple, pear, plum, and cherry varieties produce excellent harvests in Zone 4. Blueberries, raspberries, and cold-tolerant grape vines round out the edible garden.

Zone 4 Gardening Tips

Plant in spring after frost danger passes (usually early to mid-May) or in early fall for root establishment before freeze. Mulch generously and consider windbreak plantings for exposed sites. Zone 4 offers enough growing season for two flushes of bloom from many perennials if you deadhead mid-season.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 4 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 4?
Zone 4 is defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures between -30°F and -20°F. It spans southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, much of New England, northern Iowa, and Mountain West valleys. Zone 4 gardens get cold winters but enjoy a productive growing season from May through October.

Can you grow magnolia trees in Zone 4?
Yes. Several cold hardy magnolia varieties thrive in Zone 4, including Ann Magnolia, Merrill Magnolia, and Star Magnolia. These deliver stunning spring blooms and have been bred specifically for northern climates with temperatures reaching -30°F.

What are the best perennials for Zone 4?
Top Zone 4 perennials include Hydrangeas (Annabelle, Limelight), Peonies, Echinacea (Coneflower), Daylilies, Hosta, Black-Eyed Susan, Russian Sage, and Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass. These provide reliable color from spring through fall with minimal maintenance.

When should I plant in Zone 4?
The ideal planting windows for Zone 4 are mid-May through June (after last frost) and September through early October (fall planting). Spring planting gives the full growing season for establishment, while fall planting lets roots develop before winter dormancy.

What fruit trees grow in Zone 4?
Zone 4 supports a wide variety of fruit trees including apple (Honeycrisp, McIntosh), pear (Bartlett, Luscious), plum (Mount Royal, Toka), and sour cherry (North Star, Montmorency). Hardy blueberry, raspberry, and grape varieties also produce well in Zone 4.
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