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  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

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    $3437

  • Fragrant Bouquet Hosta

    Hosta 'Fragrant Bouquet'

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    $3104

  • Masterpiece Masterwort

    Astrantia major ?Masterpiece?

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    $4386
  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x hybridus 'Garnet Frills'

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    $5028

  • Virginia Bluebell

    Mertensia virginiana

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    $4096

  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris x germanica 'Wine Festival'

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    $4092

  • Summerific® Evening Rose Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Evening Rose'

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    $5243

  • Cascade Common Hops

    Humulus lupulus 'Cascade'

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    $5250

  • Boulevard® Tranquilite™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Tranquilité'

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    $6743

  • Ringo All - Star™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo All-Star'

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    $2649

  • Lindsay™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Lindsay'

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    $6743

  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Pineapple Fizz'

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    $13820
  • Close-up of a fully open Double Bubble Pink Itoh Peony bloom with layered magenta petals and golden stamens.

    Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Double Bubble Pink'

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    $13817

  • Minnetonka Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Minnetonka'

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    Calycanthus floridus 'Simply Scentsational'

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  • Double Take Eternal White® Flowering Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'Double Take Eternal White'

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  • Victoria Falls Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls'

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  • Cotton Candy™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Cotton Candy'

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  • Guacamole Hosta

    Hosta 'Guacamole'

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    $3106
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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  • Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'

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    $5237
  • 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

  • Summerific® French Vanilla Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Vanilla Rose'

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    $5251
  • Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony bursting with large peachy-apricot, semi-double ruffled blooms and glossy deep green foliage in the garden.

    Garden Candy™ Peach - A - Licious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Peach-A-Licious'

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    $13822

  • Empress™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Empress'

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  • Bubblegum Pink™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Bubblegum Pink'

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    $3505
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    Double Rose™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Double Rose'

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    $5828

  • Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

    Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet'

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    $3347

  • Swamp Azalea

    Rhododendron viscosum

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  • Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'

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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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