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  • Baby Cakes® Blackberry Bush

    Rubus x 'Baby Cakes'

    (8)
    $4283

  • Anise Hyssop

    Agastache foeniculum

    (2)
    $3699

  • Happy Jack® Purple Clematis

    Clematis x 'Happy Jack Purple'

    (4)
    $2699

  • Palace Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera micrantha 'Palace Purple'

    (2)
    From $1999
  • Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, creeping form.

    Marginal Wood Fern

    Dryopteris marginalis

    (2)
    $3878

  • Purple Poppy Mallow

    Callirhoe involucrata

    (1)
    $5567

  • Summerific® Valentine's Crush Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus x 'Valentine's Crush'

    (3)
    From $3499

  • Northern Bayberry

    Myrica pensylvanica

    (5)
    $7835

  • Pinky Winky Prime® Panicle Hydrangea

    Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky Prime'

    (16)
    $8575

  • Sweet Sensation Snowberry

    Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Kolmagics'

    $8625

  • Paint The Town Red Dianthus

    Dianthus 'Paint the Town Red'

    (4)
    From $1999

  • Popcorn Drift® Groundcover Rose

    Rosa 'Popcorn Drift'

    (7)
    From $2499
  • Snow Lady Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Snow Lady Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Rainier Cherry Tree

    Prunus avium 'Rainier'

    (9)
    $11584

  • Prairie Dropseed Grass

    Sporobolus heterolepis

    (1)
    $5885
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    Jeana Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

    (5)
    From $1999

  • Grape Lollipop™ Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Grape Lollipop'

    (3)
    $3502

  • DAKOTA™ Verde Penstemon

    Penstemon digitalis 'Dakota Verde'

    $3432

  • Cinnamon Fern

    Osmunda cinnamomea

    (3)
    $3871

  • Snow Flurry Aster

    Symphyotrichum ericoicoides 'Snow Flurry'

    $3253

  • Hot Lips Turtlehead

    Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'

    (1)
    $3258

  • SunSparkler® Dazzleberry Sedum

    Sedum 'Dazzleberry'

    (3)
    From $1999

  • Golden Sunset™ Yellow Prairie Grass

    Sorghastrum nutans 'Golden Sunset'

    (1)
    $5886

  • Gro - Low Sumac

    Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

    $6917

  • White Rugosa Rose

    Rosa rugosa 'Alba'

    (8)
    $8874

  • Prairie Sky Hosta

    Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

    (1)
    $3653

  • Summer Wine® Ninebark

    Physocarpus opulifolius 'Summer Wine'

    (9)
    From $2649

  • Sixteen Candles Summersweet

    Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles'

    $8691

  • Ambrosia Apple Tree

    Malus domestica 'Ambrosia'

    (2)
    $14267

  • Fernspray Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides'

    $10190

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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