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  • Little Miss Sunshine Sedum

    Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine'

    (1)
    $3199

  • Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla

    Potentilla 'Happy Face Yellow'

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    From $7043

  • Jie™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Jie'

    (1)
    $6743

  • Guernsey Flute™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Guernsey Flute'

    $6743

  • Nubia™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Nubia'

    (1)
    $6743

  • Dale's Strain Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Dale's Strain'

    $3429

  • Sonic Bloom® Wine Weigela

    Weigela florida 'Sonic Bloom Wine'

    (7)
    From $5585

  • Oso Easy™ Urban Legend™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Urban Legend'

    $2649

  • Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Red Yellow'

    $3118

  • Donald Wyman Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus 'Donald Wyman'

    (11)
    $10499

  • Red Demon Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Red Demon'

    $9540

  • Echiniformis Hedgehog Spruce

    Picea glauca 'Echiniformis'

    New arrival
    (13)
    $7499

  • Amber Glow Dwarf Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Amber Glow'

    New arrival
    (8)
    $7499

  • SkySail™ Yellow Yarrow

    Achillea millefolium 'SkySail Yellow'

    New arrival
    $1999

  • Wineberry Delight Sedum

    Sedum 'Wineberry Delight'

    New arrival
    $1999
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    Kodiak Jet Black® Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla x 'Kodiak Jet Black'

    New arrival
    $4499

  • Rise Up® Emberays Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Rise Up Emberays'

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    (1)
    $2649

  • Fireworks Goldenrod

    Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'

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    $3485

  • Cat's Pajamas Catmint

    Nepeta x 'Cat's Pajamas'

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    (3)
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  • Blue Muffin® Arrowwood Viburnum

    Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin'

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    (3)
    From $2649

  • WorryFree® Ruby Snow Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Ruby Snow'

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    (10)
    From $3863

  • SpinTop™ Red Blanket Gaillardia

    Gaillardia aristata 'SpinTop Red'

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  • Butterfly Weed Plant

    Asclepias tuberosa

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  • Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra spectabilis

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    (5)
    From $2322

  • Fire Light Tidbit® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit'

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    (16)
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  • Wild Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera PRIMO 'Wild Rose'

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    (2)
    $4285

  • WorryFree® Love-A-Lot™ Pink Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Love-A-Lot Pink'

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    (10)
    From $9224

  • Medusa Allium

    Allium 'Medusa'

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    From $1999

  • Paint The Town Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta'

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    (4)
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  • Purple Flame Iris (Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'), a perennial featuring purple, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Purple Flame Iris

    Iris versicolor 'Purple Flame'

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    (6)
    $3594

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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