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  • Kismet® Red Coneflower (Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD' PP29,743), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Kismet® Red Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD' PP29,743

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    $3831

  • Vulcan Hosta

    Hosta 'Vulcan'

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    $2917

  • Whirlwind Hosta

    Hosta 'Whirlwind'

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    $3665

  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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    $3337

  • Ghost Fern

    Athyrium x 'Ghost'

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    $3454

  • McIntosh Apple Tree

    Malus 'McIntosh'

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    $6943

  • Kismet® Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKY' PP29,922

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    $2869 $3825

  • Summerific® Lilac Crush Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Lilac Crush' PP35,181

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    $3841 $5487
  • Younique™ Pink Astilbe (Astilbe x 'Verspink'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Younique™ Pink Astilbe

    Astilbe x 'Verspink'

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    $3430

  • Victoria Falls Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls'

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    $3799

  • Blazing Star Kobold Gayfeather

    Liatris spicata 'Kobold'

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    $3650
  • Five Finger Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum aleuticum 'Five Finger'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, creeping form.

    Five Finger Maidenhair Fern

    Adiantum aleuticum 'Five Finger'

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    $3429

  • Decadence® Sparkling Sapphires False Indigo

    Baptisia x 'Sparkling Sapphires' PP27,904

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    $4420
  • Cora Louise Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'), a perennial featuring purple, white flowers and perennial.

    Cora Louise Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Cora Louise'

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    $12071

  • Bailey Red Twigged Dogwood

    Cornus sericea 'Baileyi'

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    $8703

  • Vision in White Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White'

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    $3427

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Ruby Spider Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

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    $4244

  • Pinky Winky Prime® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'ILVOHPPRM' PP35,334

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    $6431 $8575

  • Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa HAPPY FACE 'Kupinpa'

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    $2614
  • Robust Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, dense form.

    Robust Male Fern

    Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'

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    $3426

  • Cortland Apple Tree

    Malus 'Cortland'

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    $6943

  • Bubblegum Pink™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Ditomfra'

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    $3505

  • Guacamole Hosta

    Hosta 'Guacamole'

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    $2174 $3106

  • Lavender Bubbles Allium

    Allium 'Lavender Bubbles' PP31,126

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    $4034

  • Royal Candles Speedwell Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'

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    $3126

  • Sonic Bloom® Wine Weigela

    Weigela florida 'SMNWFG' PP35,120

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  • Euphoria™ Ruby Joe-Pye Weed

    Euphoria™ Ruby Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum 'FLOREUPRE1' PP31,668

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    $2970

  • Dark Towers Penstemon

    Penstemon 'Dark Towers'

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    $3462

  • High Contrast Lungwort

    Pulmonaria ‘High Contrast’ PP12,337

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    $2757 $3939

  • Clarence Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Clarence'

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    $3224 $4960

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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