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  • Northern Exposure™ Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Northern Exposure Purple'

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    $4386

  • Summer Nights Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Summer Nights'

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    $5562

  • Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Sparks'

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    $2649

  • Low Scape Snowfire® Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Low Scape Snowfire'

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    $2675
  • 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
  • Noble Knight Meadow Sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Noble Knight'), a perennial featuring clumping, erect form.

    Noble Knight Meadow Sage

    Salvia nemorosa 'Noble Knight'

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    $2614

  • Bing Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Bing'

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  • Double Take Orange® Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Double Take Orange'

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    $2649

  • Holden’s™ Red Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Holden's Red'

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    $10939

  • Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'Illuminati Spice'

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    $2649

  • Reminiscent® Coral Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Coral'

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    $2649

  • Sunjoy Neo® Barberry

    Berberis thunbergii 'Sunjoy Neo'

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    $2799

  • Frosty Fire Dianthus

    Dianthus x allwoodii 'Frosty Fire'

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    $2951

  • Beyond Blue™ Festuca

    Festuca glauca 'Beyond Blue'

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  • Hicks Yew

    Taxus x media 'Hicksii'

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  • Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Sombrero Fiesta Orange') plant, crop photo - Jun 27, 2025

    Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Sombrero Fiesta Orange'

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    $3899

  • Flavorette® Honey-Apricot Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Honey-Apricot'

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    $2799

  • Compact Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Compacta'

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    $8604

  • Bloomerang® Showmound Lilac

    Syringa x pubescens 'Bloomerang Showmound'

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    $2649
  • FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Glenda's Gloss'), a perennial featuring white, pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Glenda's Gloss'

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    $5311
  • Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Elemental'), a shrub featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Elemental® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Elemental'

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  • Soft Serve® Gold False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Soft Serve Gold'

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  • Green Twister Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Green Twister Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'

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    $3863

  • SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    Sedum 'Jade Tuffet'

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    $3014

  • Primo® Pistachio Ambrosia Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Pistachio Ambrosia'

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    $4276

  • Fairytrail® Green Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Green'

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    $2649

  • Sunstruck Sunflower Heliopsis

    Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck'

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    $3949

  • Snowflake Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'

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    $3190

  • Oso Easy® Italian Ice® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Oso Easy Italian Ice'

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    $2736

  • Luminary™ Backlight Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Backlight'

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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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