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  • Fairytrail® White Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'WNJUDFBYWMH'

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    $2614

  • Cupid® Bleeding Heart

    Lamprocapnos spectabilis × ‘Cupid’ PP 32,043

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    $4762

  • Fruit Snacks® Tasty Red™ Columnar Apple Tree

    Malus 'Tasty Red'

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    $13360
  • Summer Nights Sunflower Heliopsis (Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Nights'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Summer Nights Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Nights'

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    $5562

  • Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'NCHA7'

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  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomemyim'

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    $1699

  • Rise Up® Lilac Days Climbing Rose

    Rosa x 'Rise Up Lilac Days'

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    $2614
  • Sunseekers Orange Coneflower, a perennial.

    Sunseekers™ Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers Orange'

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    $2495

  • Sprite Dwarf Astilbe

    Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

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    $3152

  • Jolly Good™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Zojogo'

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    $2799

  • Sweet Daisy™ Birdy Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Sweet Daisy Birdy'

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    $1582

  • Pink Crush New England Aster

    Aster novae‑angliae ‘Pink Crush’ PP 33628

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    $3319

  • Snowsurfer™ Forte Candytuft

    Iberis sempervirens 'Forte'

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    $3575
  • Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Red Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Red Rose'

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    $3502

  • Tsukiko™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo110'

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    $6743

  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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    $3828

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    $3650
  • Running Tapestry Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Running Tapestry Foam Flower

    Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'

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    $3573

  • EverBloom™ Strawberry Tart Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'G18144'

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  • Pink Diamonds Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra hybrid 'Pink Diamonds'

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    $4762

  • Nubia™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo079'

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    $6743
  • Iris My Friend Jonathan displays a striking burgundy red and coral orange bicolor flower with ruffled petals and bright yellow beard in full bloom.

    Iris My Friend Jonathan

    Iris germanica 'My Friend Jonathan'

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    $3646

  • Magical® Avalanche Snowberry

    Symphoricarpos × doornbosii ‘Kolmava’

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  • Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium 'Godzilla'

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  • Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

    Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'

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    $3582

  • Rebecca™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Rebecca'

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    $6743

  • All the Buzz Allium

    Allium 'All the Buzz'

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    $2995

  • Jie™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo084'

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    $6743

  • Rock 'N Grow® Coraljade Sedum

    Sedum x 'Coraljade'

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  • Windflower

    Anemone canadensis

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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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