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  • Dawn Redwood

    Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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    $10688
  • Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'), a perennial featuring perennial.

    Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Cheyenne Spirit'

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    From $1699
  • SpinTop™ Orange Halo Gaillardia

    SpinTop® Orange Halo Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aristata 'Bargaispinor'

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  • Little Spire Russian Sage

    Salvia yangii 'Little Spire'

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  • Steel the Show Sedum

    Sedum 'Steel the Show'

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    $3008

  • Luminary® Opalescence Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Opalescence'

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    $3867

  • Firefly™ Nightglow™ Bush Honeysuckle

    Diervilla x splendens 'El Madrigal'

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    $8308

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Cherry Pops Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Cherry Pops'

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  • Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Sugar Buzz® Bubblegum Blast Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Bubblegum Blast' PP27,497

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  • SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    SunSparkler® Wildfire Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Wildfire'

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  • Silver Mound

    Artemisia schmidtiana

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  • Ostrich Fern

    Matteuccia struthiopteris

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  • Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'

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    $3180
  • Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Starry Night Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Starry Starry Night'

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  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

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    $5299

  • Spice Girl® Korean Spice Viburnum

    Viburnum carlesii 'Spiro' PP24,251

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  • Rose Mallow

    Hibiscus moscheutos

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    $3164

  • Grape Lollipop™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Ditomsur'

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    $3502

  • Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPVG'

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    $2614
  • Guernsey Cream Clematis (Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and deciduous.

    Guernsey Cream Clematis

    Clematis 'Guernsey Cream'

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    $6499

  • Black Walnut Tree

    Juglans nigra

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  • Northern Red Oak Tree

    Quercus rubra

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    $9790

  • Black Truffle Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'

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  • A vibrant cluster of Sunseekers Rainbow Coneflowers (Echinacea) blooming in a professionally designed residential garden bed featuring a stone walkway, hostas, and lavender

    Sunseekers™ Rainbow Coneflower

    Echinacea 'Sunseekers Rainbow'

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    $2699

  • Jackman Clematis

    Clematis 'Jackmanii Superba'

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  • Fire Ball® Burning Bush

    Euonymus alatus 'Select'

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  • Ruby Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Ruby Star'

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    $2980

  • Millenium Allium

    Allium senescens 'Millenium'

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    $4030

  • Winecraft Gold® Smokebush

    Cotinus coggygria 'MINCOJAU3'

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    $2799

  • Mount Aso Pink Japanese Pussy Willow

    Salix gracilistyla ‘Mt. Aso’

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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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