Zone 4 - Plants

Zone 4 plants are specially selected for their ability to withstand very cold winters and shorter growing seasons. This zone features tough, cold-hardy perennials, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and annuals that return reliably year after year. Many Zone 4 plants are bred for strong root systems, winter durability, and dependable blooming once spring arrives.

With proper plant selection, Zone 4 gardens can enjoy beautiful color, texture, and structure from early spring through fall. Shop Garden Crossings for high-quality plants chosen to thrive in Zone 4 conditions and create a garden built for resilience, performance, and lasting beauty.

Clusters of small white flowers bloom above glossy, serrated dark green leaves on the self-pollinating Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, adding a vibrant and lush look in bright sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of lush, serrated, glossy green leaves and new light green growth on Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, a self-pollinating shrub with blue fruit, set against a softly blurred green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Glitters & Glows® Viburnum

$21.99
$21.99
Clusters of small white flowers bloom among the bright chartreuse foliage of the Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spiraea creating a vibrant and lush appearance in this close-up image. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small white flowers with yellow centers appear among chartreuse foliage on the Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spiraea - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
A cluster of small, bright pink flowers and unopened buds on green stems, surrounded by chartreuse-yellow foliage of the Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea, creates a lively garden scene. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea displays clusters of vibrant pink, yellow-centered flowers above chartreuse foliage. This low-maintenance shrub is perfect for adding color and brightness to any green space. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of Goldilocks' Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia) shows its vibrant, small, round light green leaves spilling over a purple pot on a wooden surface, surrounded by other greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Goldilocks' Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia) trails over a dark planter with bright yellow-green leaves, accented by blooming purple and white pansies amid green foliage. Ideal as vibrant ground cover - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Goldilocks Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of a cluster of small white flowers with pink stamens and green leaves on a Ground Hug® Aronia shrub. Some buds are unopened, set against a blurred green background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Ground Hug® Aronia, a dense cluster of green shrubs, showcases numerous small white flowers among its leaves, elegantly covering the ground outdoors - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Ground Hug® Aronia

$22.99
$22.99
Three pink, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers bloom among dense green foliage on Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla showcases four light pink, five-petaled blooms with yellow centers among lush green foliage. Small buds appear in the leaves. This drought-tolerant shrub’s flowers have a soft, delicate look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face Hearts® Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

Two vibrant orange flowers with yellow centers of the Happy Face® Orange Potentilla stand out against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Happy Face® Orange Potentilla displays clusters of small orange blooms with yellow, shown here bathed in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® Orange Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla flowers—pink blooms with yellow centers and dew drops, nestled in green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla is a lush green shrub densely covered with delicate pale pink flowers with yellow centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Happy Face® Pink Paradise Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99
Three Happy Face® White Potentilla blooms with five white petals and yellow centers are surrounded by green leaves and buds. Water droplets on the petals highlight this low-maintenance plant’s fresh beauty - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of green leafy shrubs, such as the Happy Face® White Potentilla—known for its small white flowers with yellow centers—is in full bloom outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® White Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of a vibrant Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla flower with five petals and central stamens, flanked by green leaves and an unopened bud - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla, a low-maintenance plant, displays bright yellow flowers outdoors, with more greenery and blurred white blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Happy Face® Yellow Potentilla

$22.99
$22.99

Hello Spring!® Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis) features narrow green leaves and upright, feathery golden-brown flower spikes, making a striking display in landscaped gardens with colorful flowers and lush greenery in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A clump of Hello Spring!® Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis), featuring long, green and white striped leaves, grows in a garden bed with soil and other greenery in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Hello Spring!® Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis)

$17.99
$17.99
A close-up of a light green Honeymoon® 'Irish Luck' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with five petals, dark purple center markings, and pale yellow stamens. Two fingers gently hold this shade perennial; green leaves appear in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'Irish Luck' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of the Honeymoon® 'New York Night' Lenten Rose (Helleborus), displaying its dark purple-black petals and bright yellow-green center, gently held by a person's fingers among green leaves in a shade garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Honeymoon® 'New York Night' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) with dark purple blooms and pale yellow stamens, showcased among green leaves in a shady garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'New York Night' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of Honeymoon® 'Rome in Red' Lenten Rose (Helleborus), a deep burgundy perennial with yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred background foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of the Honeymoon® 'Rome in Red' Lenten Rose (Helleborus) features clusters of deep purple blooms with yellow-green centers and bright stamens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Honeymoon® 'Rome in Red' Lenten Rose (Helleborus)

$18.99
$18.99

Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, citrus-scented flowers with yellow centers among dense variegated foliage, creating a vibrant garden display when highlighted by sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A close-up of Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus) highlights its variegated green leaves with yellow mottling and clusters of small, round white buds nestled among fragrant, citrus-scented blooms. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Sparks™ Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99

A cluster of double white blossoms from Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) is surrounded by lush green leaves and shown in full bloom. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. The Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus) features clusters of white, double-petaled flowers and lush green leaves, creating a fragrant outdoor display set against vibrant greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Spice® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of two white flowers with yellow stamens on the Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub. Delicate, slightly crinkled petals bloom among textured green leaves and lush background foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of blooming Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus), a fragrant shrub with clusters of small white flowers and green leaves, creating a vibrant spring display. Ideal as a compact, lush addition to any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Illuminati Tower® Mock Orange (Philadelphus)

$22.99
$22.99
In the foreground, large white Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers with sturdy stems bloom among green leaves, while pink roses and lush greenery appear behind. Trees and a body of water are visible in the cloudy background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. An Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea with sturdy stems and large white flower clusters stands amid dark green leaves in a garden, surrounded by trees and other plants. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Incrediball Storm Proof™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea features dense, rounded clusters of pale pink, light green, and blue blooms set against lush dark green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCLarge clusters of pale pink and lavender blooms make the Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea stand out in the garden, its flowering shrub brightening green leaves and a lush backdrop of grass and foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Blush Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of large, round clusters of white Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking shrub with lush green leaves and softly blurred hydrangeas and trees in the sunny background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea shrub, adorned with large white blooms and green leaves, is set outdoors against a blurred backdrop of trees and grass. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Incrediball® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Pink clusters of small buds and white, four-petal flowers bloom atop green, serrated leaves. The Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea adds striking beauty among lush foliage in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea features clusters of small pink flowers with white-edged petals, set amid green leaves. The blooms appear outdoors, with additional plants visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Invincibelle Lace® Smooth Hydrangea

$22.99
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Large, round clusters of pale greenish-white Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom among dark green leaves. This Proven Winners shrub adds lasting seasonal beauty, with some dried brown foliage visible in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea is a large Proven Winners shrub featuring clusters of white blooms among lush green leaves and mulch in the garden, all beneath a clear blue sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Limetta® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99
Close-up of Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, featuring compact clusters of pink blooms and lush green leaves, with softly blurred additional flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCInvincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea, a compact shrub from Proven Winners, features clusters of light pink blooms amid lush green and yellow foliage, adding beauty to any garden bed. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Mini Mauvette® Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99

A close-up of pale green and white Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea blooms, a striking flowering shrub, set among lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose=-up of large clusters of pale green Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea flowers bloom amid dark green leaves in bright sunlight, adding vibrant color and lush beauty to your garden with this stunning flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Invincibelle Sublime™ Smooth Hydrangea

$23.99
$23.99