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  • Summerific® Evening Rose Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Evening Rose' PP33,366

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    $5243
  • Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'

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    $3115

  • Dale's Strain Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Dale's Strain'

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    $3429

  • Bubblegum Pink™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Ditomfra'

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    $3505

  • Sacha™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo060' SACHA™

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    $6194

  • Red Balloon™ Viburnum

    Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Redell'

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    $2614
  • 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
  • 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

  • Lilac Lights™ Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Lilac Lights'

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    $9540
  • Proven Winners® Westcountry™ Tequila Flame Lupine

    Westcountry™ Tequila Flame Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Tequila Flame'

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    $4954

  • Cara Mia™ Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea ‘Cara Mia Yellow’

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    $3824
  • Potted Blue and white columbine flowers on a wooden surface

    Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Blue-White'

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    $3040

  • Funyella® Clematis

    Clematis hybrid ‘Golden Dream’ PP 33,363

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    $2614
  • Double Winky Blue & White Columbine

    Double Winky Dark Blue & White Columbine

    Aquilegia 'Double Winky Blue & White'

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    $2989

  • Elodi™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo115'

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    $4979
  • Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo040'

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    $5211
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    Flaming Carpet™ Merlot Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Merlot'

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    $3263

  • Moody Blues® Dark Blue Veronica

    Veronica 'Novaverblu'

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    $3505
  • 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
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    Ringo® Double Red Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo Double Red'

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    $2614

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee' PP16,255), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee' PP16,255

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    $2989
  • Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple (Malus Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™), a tree featuring dense, erect form.

    Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™ Apple

    Malus Fruit Snacks™ Golden Treat™

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    $12404

  • Baroness Fookes™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EviGsy156'

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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 (Red, Rose Purple, & White)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Collection B

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    $2969
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    Tiny Shadow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Shadow' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Yellow, Orange, & Pink)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Mixed

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    $2969
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    Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Nugget' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969
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    Golden Lights Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

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    $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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