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  • Guernsey Flute™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EviGsy153'

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    $6743

  • Lindsay™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EvisGsy152'

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    $6743

  • Sombrero® Salsa Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomsed'

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  • Kismet® Raspberry Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKR'

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    $4099

  • Decadence® Lemon Meringue False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue'

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  • Happy Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea ‘Happy Star’

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    $3167

  • Red Lightning Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Red Lightning' PP27,767

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    $4385

  • Duchess of Cornwall Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo118'

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    $6743

  • Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo063'

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    $6743

  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

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    $4097

  • Picardy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo024'

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    $5211

  • Lavender Bubbles Allium

    Allium 'Lavender Bubbles' PP31,126

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    $4034

  • Boulevard® Edda™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo074'

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    $6743
  • Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Lightning Strike® Feather Reed Grass

    Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Lightning Strike'

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    $6780

  • Goat Willow (Pussy Willow)

    Salix caprea

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    $2731

  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Wine Festival’

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    $4092

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'

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    $3501

  • Moorpark Apricot Tree

    Prunus armeniaca 'Moorpark'

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    $12841

  • SunSparkler® Dream Dazzler Sedum

    Sedum 'Dream Dazzler'

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  • Hansa Hybrid Rugosa Rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'

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    $8874

  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386
  • Close-up of a fully open Double Bubble Pink Itoh Peony bloom with layered magenta petals and golden stamens.

    Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus3'

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    $13817

  • Blue Jay Highbush Blueberry Bush

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay'

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    $3064
  • Champagne Coral Bells (Heuchera 'Champagne'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Champagne Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Champagne'

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    $4379

  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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    $13820
  • Winky Purple & White Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Winky Purple & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Purple & White'

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    $2951

  • English Roseum Rhododendron

    Rhododendron

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  • Yaku Prince Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'

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    $4399

  • Purple Robe Locust Tree

    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe'

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    $17140

  • Wild Rose Coral Bells

    Heuchera PRIMO 'Wild Rose'

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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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