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  • Invitation Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Invitation'

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    $4096

  • Rock 'N Round™ Bundle of Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy'

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    $3363

  • Swamp Azalea

    Rhododendron viscosum

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    $6800

  • Rock 'N Round® Bright Idea Sedum

    Sedum hybrid PP34,396

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    $3008

  • Key Lime Lamb's Ear

    Stachys byzantina ‘Key Lime’ PP 36,792

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    $3599
  • 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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    $5428

  • Wheee! Hosta

    Hosta 'Wheee!'

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    $3247
  • 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

  • Crispleaf Stephanandra Lace Shrub

    Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

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    $7609

  • Jane Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x 'Jane'

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    $13964

  • Compacta Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'Compacta'

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    $2559

  • Prairifire Flowering Crabapple Tree

    Malus x 'Prairifire'

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    $9314

  • Angelina Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'

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    (1)
    $2960
  • Double Rose™ Clematis

    Double Rose™ Clematis

    Clematis 'CleminovA29'

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    $5828

  • Emerald Petite™ Arborvitae

    Thuja occidentalis 'Thusid4' PP33,360

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    $9940
  • Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree (Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'), a tree featuring deciduous and open, pyramidal form.

    Shiloh Splash River Birch Tree

    Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'

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    $9790

  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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    $4103

  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460

  • Dragontail Fern

    Asplenium x ebenoides

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    (1)
    $3432

  • Rising Sun™ Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'JN2'

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  • Straight Talk® Privet

    Ligustrum vulgare 'Swift'

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    $6897

  • Twisty Baby Black Locust Tree

    Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady'

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    $12271

  • Halcyon Hosta

    Hosta 'Halcyon'

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    $3105

  • Virginia Creeper

    Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanii

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    $5800

  • Kentucky Coffee Tree

    Gymnocladus dioicus

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    $26807
  • 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

  • Larissa Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Larissa'

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    $2768

  • Berry White® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Renba'

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    $8275

  • Earlybird™ Red Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia x Earlybird 'Red Yellow'

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    $3118
  • 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

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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