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  • Larissa Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Larissa'

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  • Hoary Vervain

    Verbena stricta

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  • Invitation Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Invitation'

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    $4096

  • Lilac Lights™ Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Lilac Lights'

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  • Wheee! Hosta

    Hosta 'Wheee!'

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  • Northern Spire Western Red Cedar

    Thuja plicata ‘Northern Spire’

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  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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    $5028

  • Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant

    Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113

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    $4461
  • Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus (Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’), a perennial featuring purple, red flowers and perennial.

    Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’

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  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x ‘Rio’ PP24,273

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  • Summerific® Evening Rose Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Evening Rose' PP33,366

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    $5243
  • Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'), a perennial featuring yellow, mixed flowers and perennial.

    Twilight Zone Little Bluestem Grass

    Schizachyrium scoparium 'Twilight Zone'

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    $5375

  • Dale's Strain Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Dale's Strain'

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    $3429

  • Vanilla Spice® Summersweet

    Clethra 'Vanilla Spice'

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  • Camelot Lavender Foxglove

    Digitalis purpurea 'Camelot Lavender'

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  • Schubert Chokecherry Tree

    Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'

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  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460

  • Ponderosa Pine Tree

    Pinus ponderosa

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    $9091

  • Rock 'N Round™ Bundle of Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy'

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  • Berry White® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Renba'

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  • Wildfire Black Gum (Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'), a tree featuring yellow, white flowers and deciduous.

    Wildfire Black Gum

    Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'

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  • Blue Ivory Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Ivory' PP19,623

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  • Great Blue Lobelia

    Lobelia siphilitica

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    Picea glauca

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  • Triple Knock Out® Rose

    Rosa 'Triple Knock Out'

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  • Heavy Metal Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

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  • FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010), a perennial featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010

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  • Skeleton Flower

    Diphylleia grayi

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    Leymus arenarius 'Blue Dune'

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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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