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.
Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with pale yellow and light purple blooms, dense green foliag - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall stalks of Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) with yellow and purple blooms stand under a bright sky with green trees - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$17.59
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Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall spikes of pink flowers with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with clusters of lavender and pale pink flowers above dense green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

A cluster of vibrant purple Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium deep purple flowers with white centers blooms among green foliage, highlighting this compact larkspur plant in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A tall stem of Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium displays rich purple blooms with green leaves, standing out against a softly blurred backdrop of similar larkspur plants - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$17.99
$17.99
A tall spike of Delphina™ 'Light Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium flowers rises among green leaves and white buds, with more compact delphiniums softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a tall stem of Delphina™ 'Light Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium, featuring pale blue and white flowers surrounded by green foliage in a garden or greenhouse setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Delphina™ 'Light Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of Delphina™ 'Pink White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium shows green leaves and clustered pinkish-purple blooms along a tall stem, set against a softly blurred background that evokes classic cottage garden charm - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Delphina™ 'Pink White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$17.99
$17.99
A large, fully bloomed ‘Diamond Ball’ Clematis with layered white petals and pale yellow stamens stands out among green leaves and stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two pale lavender, double-petaled 'Diamond Ball' Clematis flowers bloom amid green leaves, with a purple-flowering clematis plant in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Diamond Ball' Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

Bright green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) standout among maroon and tan foliage, creating a vibrant and contrasting display in this close-up of a shade perennial garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of light green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) grow in a garden bed beside a decorative planter lush with dark green foliage and purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled deep burgundy leaves and tall stems featuring dark pink buds, surrounded by green-yellow variegated foliage and ornamental grass - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows ruffled, vibrant red and burgundy leaves. This perennial’s dense foliage creates striking color, pattern, and texture in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) is a perennial with silvery, veined leaves and tall stems bearing clusters of bright pink flowers, shown here growing in a pot on a dark surface - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with silver-gray leaves, dark intricate veins, and small red flower buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A group of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows off ruffled, rounded leaves in silvery lavender and deep purple tones, growing in a garden bed with visible soil and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera), with silvery-purple leaves and bright pink flowers, thrives in a garden bed with dark soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of clusters of small, bright pink flowers on tall stems rise above the silvery-green, veined leaves of Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a shade perennial, in a garden bed with brown soil in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of tall, thin stems with small, bright pink flowers rise above ruffled green leaves of Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a striking shade perennial, with mulch and other plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A potted Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled, deep purple leaves and lighter veins sits outdoors among blurred plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with dark purple, textured leaves with magenta hints and striking veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Sultry Night' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$15.99
$19.99 $15.99
Close-up of Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera) features dense clusters of autumn-hued leaves—gold, orange, and brown—with rounded edges and prominent veins - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of yellow-green, scalloped leaves with visible veins from Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a popular shade perennial. Out-of-focus red flowers and similar foliage appear in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Toffee Tart' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A dense cluster of Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a compact native perennial, features vibrant reddish-purple ruffled leaves growing in mulch, set against a backdrop of green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows its dense, deep purple ruffled leaves in a garden pot, with small green trailing plants spilling over the edge beneath its striking foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Dolce® 'Wildberry' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea), a drought-tolerant perennial, features pale yellow blooms with fluffy centers and pointed petals among green foliage in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea) shows its layered pale yellow petals, a dense textured center, and surrounding green leaves with other drought-tolerant perennials in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Double Coded® 'Butter Pecan' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of Double Coded® 'Coral Cranberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) with layered pink petals and green leaves, its textured, densely packed center in sharp focus - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Coral Cranberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant pink blooms and green leaves grows in a garden bed, attracting pollinators, with blurred soil and a garden path in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Coded® 'Coral Cranberry' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99
Close-up of a cluster of Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea) with light pink blooms with spiky, dark pink centers brightens the lush garden, surrounded by green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink petals and bright orange centers blooms in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by lush green foliage and softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.plants.

Double Coded® 'Everything's Rosy' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea) with pink spiky centers and petals with green foliage, thriving in sunlight to add striking color and lively beauty to your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant blooms and dark centers stands out among green leaves and tall grasses, creating a striking native perennial garden display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Coded® 'Raspberry Beret' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of three vibrant Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) blooms with spiky centers, set against a blurred green background and lush leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea) with spiky red petals and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Jamberry' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99
A cluster of Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant green leaves, some fully bloomed and others fading, creates a colorful, textured garden scene - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of vibrant pink Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflowers (Echinacea) with orange centers blooms among green leaves, surrounded by other orange and purple flowers in a lush garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Rainbow Sherbet' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99
Three vibrant Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflowers (Echinacea) with spiky pink petals and dark centers bloom among lush green leaves, adding colorful texture - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflower (Echinacea) displays vibrant pink and red blooms with green leaves, thriving as a hardy perennial in outdoor pollinator gardens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Raspberry Ripple' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

A cluster of Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea) displays spiky central discs and drooping pink petals against an earthy, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of vibrant Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea with layered pink petals and spiky centers. Blooms at various stages appear among green leaves and stems - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Dipped® 'Watermelon Sugar' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of a sginle Double Scoop™ Bubblegum Coneflower (Echinacea) from the side, featuring vibrant layered petals and a dense central disk, set against a plain gray background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Double Scoop™ Bubblegum Coneflower (Echinacea)

$18.99
$18.99

A close-up of the Double Scoop™ Cranberry Coneflower (Echinacea) reveals its densely packed, vibrant red petals with elongated outers against a blurred green backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of the Double Scoop™ Cranberry Coneflower (Echinacea) in bloom shows its vibrant pink, layered petals and greenish-brown cone amidst lush leaves, with more flowers blurred behind - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Double Scoop™ Cranberry Coneflower (Echinacea)

$19.99
$19.99

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.

A butterfly and a bee on Zone 4 perennials

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.