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  • Baroness Fookes™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Baroness Fookes'

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    $6743
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    Fire Belle American Hornbeam

    Carpinus caroliniana 'Fire Belle'

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    $11532
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Orange, Purple, & Yellow)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection C

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    $2969
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Red, Rose Purple, & White)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection B

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    $2969
  • Tiny Shadow Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Shadow') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Shadow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Shadow' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969

  • Gallery Pink Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Pink'

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    $3001
  • Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomtresgo') plant, crop photo - May 19, 2025

    Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower

    Echinacea x hybrida 'Sombrero Tres Amigos'

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    $3899
  • Noble Maiden White Lupine

    Noble Maiden Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Noble Maiden'

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    $2968
  • Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium (Delphinium x 'Kingsley'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium

    Delphinium x 'Kingsley'

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    $3893

  • FLARE™ Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'FLARE'

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    $7875
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee'

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    $2989
  • Two golden-yellow Pure As Gold bearded iris blooms with ruffled petals and unopened buds in a garden.

    Pure As Gold Bearded Iris

    Iris x germanica 'Pure As Gold'

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    $4063
  • Halston Bearded Iris (Iris × germanica ‘Halston’) plant, crop photo - Apr 28, 2025

    Halston Bearded Iris

    Iris x germanica 'Halston'

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    $4063
  • Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo062'

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    $6743

  • Kim's Knee High™ Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Kim's Knee High'

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    $3796
  • Proven Winners® Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Orange'

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    $4989

  • Peach Blast Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Peach Blast'

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    $3813

  • Guardian Mix Delphinium

    Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Mix'

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    $3463

  • Westcountry™ Blacksmith Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus ?Blacksmith'

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    $5021

  • Fooled Me Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Fooled Me'

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    $4079

  • Flora™ Bijou™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Bijou'

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    $5211

  • Summerific® Coconut Cream Rose Mallow

    Hibiscus x 'Coconut Cream'

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    $3499

  • FYRE WING™ Spinel Coral Bells

    Heuchera sanguinea 'Spinel'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Rhodonite Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Rhodonite'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Jadeite Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Jadeite'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Hematite Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Hematite'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Heliodor Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Heliodor'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Amber Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Amber'

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    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Jet Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Jet'

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    $4499
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'

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    $2977

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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