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  • Kim's Knee High™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

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    $3796
  • Sweet and Sour Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Sweet and Sour Sedum

    Sedum kamtschaticum 'Sweet and Sour'

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    $2631

  • White Fringe Tree

    Chionanthus virginicus

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    $9790

  • Red Balloon™ Viburnum

    Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Redell'

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    (2)
    $2614

  • Crispleaf Stephanandra Lace Shrub

    Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

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    $7609

  • Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea ‘Cara Mia Yellow’

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    $3824
  • Glowing Reviews™ Mountain Fleece (Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Glowing Reviews'), a perennial featuring erect, mounding form.

    Glowing Reviews™ Mountain Fleece

    Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Glowing Reviews'

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    $3946

  • Appalachian Blue Skullcap

    Scutellaria x 'Appalachian Blues'

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    $3768

  • Snowdrop Anemone

    Anemone sylvestris

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    $2984

  • Camelot Rose Foxglove

    Digitalis 'Camelot Rose'

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    $3113

  • Shawnee Brave® Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Mickelson'

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    $9058

  • Jane Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x 'Jane'

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    $13964

  • Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Red Yellow'

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    $3118

  • Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' PP 33,550

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  • SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    Sedum 'Jade Tuffet'

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    $1959 $3014

  • Summerific® Perfect Storm Rose Mallow

    Hibiscus hybrid PP 27,880

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    $3476
  • Custard Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'), a perennial featuring purple, red, white flowers and perennial.

    Custard Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'

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    $4118

  • Emerald Petite™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Thusid4' PP33,360

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    $9940
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    Sombrero® Fiesta Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomstor'

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    $3899

  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Double Dutch Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Double Dutch'

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    $2998
  • Winky Rose and Rose Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Winky Rose and Rose Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'

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    $2958

  • Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Gymnocladus dioicus

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    $26807

  • Sem Ash Leaf Spirea

    Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem'

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    $8425
  • Camelot Cream Foxglove (Digitalis x 'Camelot Cream'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Camelot Cream Foxglove

    Digitalis x 'Camelot Cream'

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    $3691
  • Green Twister Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Green Twister Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'

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    $3863

  • Sixteen Candles Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

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    $8691

  • Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'

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    $3489

  • Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

    Prunus x cistena

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    $6494
  • Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Pinky Pollen Ring™ Hydrangea

    Hydrangea arborescens 'SMHALP'

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    $5325 $8192
  • Red Demon Azalea (Rhododendron 'Red Demon'), a shrub featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Red Demon Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Red Demon'

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    $6201 $9540

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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