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  • Plum Pudding Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

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  • FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 25' PP28,008), a perennial featuring white, pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss® Glenda's Gloss® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 25' PP28,008

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  • Bridal Veil® Astilbe

    Astilbe x arendsii 'Bridal Veil'

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  • Cayenne Dogwood

    Cornus amomum 'Cayenne'

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  • Double Play® Candy Corn® Spirea

    Spiraea japonica 'NCSX1'

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  • Viking Black Chokeberry

    Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking'

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  • SUMMERIFIC® Cherry Choco Latte Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Cherry Choco Latte'

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  • Forever® Red Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFR'

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    Astilbe x arendsii 'Fanal'

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    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

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  • American Chestnut Tree

    Castanea dentata

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  • SylvesterBlue™ Catmint

    Nepeta x faassenii 'G19213' SylvesterBlue™

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  • Haas Halo Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'Haas Halo'

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  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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  • Baptisia Grape Escape False Indigo displaying multiple dusky purple flower spikes with cream keels rising above blue-green foliage in a mixed perennial border with hostas and ornamental grasses

    Grape Escape False Indigo

    Baptisia 'Grape Escape'

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  • White Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Radwhite'

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  • Illuminati Arch® Mockorange

    Philadelphus coronarius 'SMNPBD' PP32,351

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  • Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Anna Van Vloten'

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  • Hot Lips Turtlehead

    Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

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  • Fun And Games® Eye Spy Foamy Bells

    xHeucherella 'Eye Spy'

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  • Prairie Winds® Cheyenne Sky Red Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum PRAIRIE WINDS 'Cheyenne Sky'

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    Exclamation!™ London Planetree

    Platanus x acerifolia 'Morton Circle'

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  • Boulevard® Tranquilite™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo111'

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  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    Bergenia 'Magenta'

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  • Opening Act Pink - a - Dot Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP 31,732

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  • Boursault Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'), a shrub featuring blue, purple flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Boursault Rhododendron

    Rhododendron catawbiense 'Boursault'

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  • Robusta Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and deciduous.

    Robusta Boston Ivy

    Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'

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  • Dream Catcher® Smoky Rose® Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum ‘Dream Catcher Smoky Rose’), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Dream Catcher® Smoky Rose® Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum ‘Dream Catcher Smoky Rose’

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  • Rise Up® Emberays Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Rise Up Emberays'

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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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