Zone 4 - Perennials

Explore perennials suited for USDA Zone 4a and 4b, offering reliable performance in your climate. These hardy plants are selected to withstand local winter conditions while delivering beautiful blooms, foliage, and long-lasting garden interest throughout the growing season. Order online for shipping or local pickup at our Zeeland, MI garden center.

A dense cluster of bright purple phlox flowers blooms in a garden bed, surrounded by soil and patches of green foliage with grass in the background.
Close-up of a 'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) flower with three purple petals, yellow stamens, and long green leaves. Other similar perennial flowers and buds appear among the surrounding foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) features slender green leaves and small purple flowers, thriving in mulched garden beds among grass and lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

$15.99
$19.99 $15.99
‘White Profusion’ Perennial Salvia is a bushy perennial with tall spikes of small white flowers and green leaves, shown growing in a mulched pollinator garden bed among more ‘White Profusion’ plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of ‘White Profusion’ Perennial Salvia features dense green stems topped with clusters of delicate white blooms, ideal for creating a thriving pollinator garden against a lush green outdoor backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'White Profusion' Perennial Salvia

$18.99
$18.99

A 'Wrinkle in Time' Hosta with green and yellow variegated leaves and purple, bell-shaped flowers on tall stems. Several more are slightly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.‘Wrinkle in Time’ Hosta is a standout shade perennial with green leaves edged in yellow and tall stems of small purple flowers. Ideal for borders, it thrives among other hostas and leafy plants in the garden or greenhouse - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Wrinkle in Time' Hosta

$18.99
$18.99
Top-dwon view of a vibrant cluster of Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis) perennial blooms bright yellow in a wood-mulched garden bed, with green leaves peeking below the dense flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis) is a bushy yellow perennial with bright daisy-like blooms above green leaves, thriving in a garden bed mulched with wood and surrounded by grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$19.99
$19.99
A close-up of a 'Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia) in full bloom, showcasing its large yellow ruffled petals with orange tones at the center, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large 'Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia) in full bloom displays pale yellow, delicately layered petals and yellow stamens, set against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia)

$40.99
$40.99

A cluster of Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with vivid reddish-purple flowers and green stems thrives in a garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of tall, green Bejewled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with dense spikes of vibrant reddish-purple flowers grows in a garden bed, with more of these perennial pollinator plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Dark Amethyst' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$11.39
$18.99 $11.39
A garden bed of Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) showcases tall green plants with clusters of vibrant purple blooms, petals scattered on the soil - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of tall, purple Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon) blooms in a mulched bed, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Lavender Sapphires' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$15.19
$18.99 $15.19
Clusters of tall, vibrant Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green leaves add lush color to garden beds and attract pollinators, while fallen petals beautifully scatter across the soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Bejeweled™ 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon) with tubular pink blooms and green foliage in a garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Pink Pearls' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$13.29
$18.99 $13.29

Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) produces clusters of vibrant rose pink tubular blooms that grow densely amid lush green foliage, adding striking color to any perennial garden bed - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Bejeweled™ 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon) features clusters of vibrant rose pink blooms with green stems and leaves, set against dark purple foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Bejeweled® 'Rose Rhinestones' Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$11.39
$18.99 $11.39

A cluster of Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose (Primula) forms a vibrant shade perennial, displaying dense, yellow-centered blooms with ruffled petals and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of vibrant Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose (Primula) flowers with white petals edged in purple and yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves. The softly blurred background hints at more shade perennials in bloom - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Belarina® Rhapsody Primrose (Primula)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of Belarina® 'Valentine' Primrose (Primula) with double red blooms and lush green leaves grows among pine needles in a spring garden, surrounded by additional greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Top-down view of a cluster of Belarina® 'Valentine' Primrose (Primula) displays double red, ruffled blooms and green leaves, thriving in a spring garden bed with mulch and vibrant foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Belarina® Valentine Primrose (Primula)

$17.99
$17.99
A dense clump of tall, slender, purple-tinted Blackhawk' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon) grows in a garden with green grass and other plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of dark purple blades of Blackhawk' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon) with yellowish pollen, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Blackhawks' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon)

$17.99
$17.99
A close-up of the Blue Light® Clematis, a compact climbing vine with double purple blooms and pale yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves and stems against a blurred brick wall background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Blue Light® Clematis is a compact climbing vine with clusters of light purple, layered flowers featuring green centers, all set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Roseville Farms

Blue Light® Clematis

$19.99
$19.99

A close-up of Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis, a compact patio vine with lush green leaves, six delicate purple-pink petals, and a yellow center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis shows its six-petaled pink blooms with a yellow center, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis features vibrant magenta pink six-petaled blooms with pale yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis features bright magenta-pink blooms with yellow centers set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of the Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis, featuring pale lavender blue pointed petals and a center of dark purple and white stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisPale lavender-blue flowers with pointed petals and spiky purple centers bloom among green leaves, highlighting the striking beauty of the reblooming Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of a pale, creamy white Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis with pink streaks and beige stamens set against green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
A close-up of a vibrant purple Boulevard® Diana's Delight™ Clematis with pointed petals, a pale yellow center, and green leaves surrounding the flower - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Diana's Delight™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Boulevard® Edda Clematis features vibrant lavender-purple flowers with pointed petals and a pink center, thriving in sunlight among green leaves. This compact climber brings bold color and beauty to any garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A hand holds a vibrant Boulevard® Edda Clematis flower with six pointed petals and dark stamens, surrounded by green leaves and other lavender-purple blooms from this compact climbing variety - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Edda Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of the Boulevard Ines Clematis shows vibrant purple petals and a cluster of pink and dark purple stamens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the lavender Boulevard Ines Clematis in full bloom shows its pointed petals and detailed cente - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Ines Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of vibrant magenta Boulevard® Issey™ Clematis flowers with striking yellow centers, set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Issey™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
Two deep red flowers with pointed petals and bold purple stamens bloom among green leaves in sunlight, highlighting the beauty of the Boulevard® Nubia Clematis flowering vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant red Boulevard® Nubia Clematis flower displays large, pointed petals and white-tipped stamens at its center, surrounded by lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Nubia Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

The Boulevard® 'Olympia' Clematis features vibrant purple pointed blooms with creamy centers, surrounded by lush green leaves and a few closed buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant purple Boulevard® 'Olympia' Clematis blooms with large petals and pale yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Olympia Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of three vibrant purple Boulevard® Parisienne™ Clematis blooms with pointed petals and reddish centers, set against green leaves on this compact flowering vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two large, pale purple Boulevard® Parisienne™ Clematis flowers with pointed petals and spiky maroon-white centers bloom among green leaves on this compact flowering vine - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Parisienne Clematis

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Zone 4 violet yarrow perennials

What Are the Best Perennials for Zone 4?

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 is defined by cold winters with average annual extreme winter temperatures ranging from -30°F to -20°F. The growing season is also short, lasting around four months. Not sure if you’re in Zone 4? It includes states like Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and parts of New England. You can also refer to the USDA Hardiness Zone map.

Zone 4 gardeners need perennial flowers and plants that can withstand these frigid temperatures and thrive within a shorter growing season. At Garden Crossings, we have a wide selection of plants to not only suit your zone but also your growing needs, whether you have a shaded garden or your beds get full sun. Explore hostas, yarrows, daylilies, and more that are expertly grown and selected for performance.

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Find Plants for Your Climate

Don’t let cold winter temps stop your garden from thriving. By choosing the best perennials for Zone 4, you can ensure your plants survive winter lows and thrive naturally year after year, saving you the costs and labor it takes to grow new plants. 

Trusted by gardeners across the United States, Garden Crossings is here to help you grow better, no matter your zone. We have over 1,150 plant varieties available and growing, with plants grown in-house as well as sourced from local growers in West Michigan. These plants are personally selected for quality, performance, and most importantly, your success. Browse our Zone 4 perennials and more.