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  • Techny Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'

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    $4899

  • FrostKiss™ Penny's Pink® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'ABCRD01'

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    $5328

  • Redbud Crabapple Tree

    Malus zumi 'Calocarpa'

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    $6943

  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid PP27,462

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    $3427

  • Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Pleasant Peasant'

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    $4088

  • Becky Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

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    $2950

  • Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'KORgi'

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    $8874

  • Alpine Currant Bush

    Ribes alpinum

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    $7259

  • Boulevard® Olympia™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo099'

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    $6743

  • Adams Elderberry Bush

    Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'

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    $7426
  • Prairie Petite Lilac (Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Prairie Petite Lilac

    Syringa vulgaris ‘Prairie Petite’

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    $6449

  • Luna™ Red Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'Luna Red'

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  • Cat's Meow Catmint

    Nepeta faassenii 'Cat's Meow'

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    $1899

  • Happy Face® Orange Potentilla

    Potentilla fruticosa 'Minporoug01'

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    $2731
  • Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm (Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Pocahontas Purple Rose Bee Balm

    Monarda didyma 'Pocahontas Purple Rose'

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    $3497

  • Mister Lincoln Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Mister Lincoln'

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  • Summerific® Holy Grail Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus x 'Holy Grail' PP31,478

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  • Lucas Pink Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Lucas Pink'

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    $3533

  • Fire and Ice Hosta

    Hosta 'Fire & Ice'

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    $3278
  • Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta (Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'), a plant featuring perennial and clumping, mounding form.

    Wiggles & Squiggles Hosta

    Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'

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  • Forever® Red Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'TNHEUFR'

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  • DAKOTA™ Burgundy Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'TNPENDB'

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  • Autumn Frost Hosta

    Hosta 'Autumn Frost'

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  • Crete Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Crete'

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    $4199
  • 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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  • Silver Heart Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'), a perennial featuring blue flowers and perennial.

    Silver Heart Brunnera

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

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    $4119

  • Double Take Eternal White® Flowering Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'SMNCSDW'

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  • White Knock Out® Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Radwhite'

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    $7209

  • Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

    Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

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  • Gold Collection® Merlin Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Merlin'

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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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