Perennial Plants for USDA Hardiness Zones 4a and 4b.

Before shopping for plants based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone, please read our in-depth article about Plant Hardiness Zone Maps to understand their uses and their limitations.

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  • Image of Callirhoe involucrata var. tenuissima taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Callirhoe involucrata var. tenuissima

    Callirhoe involucrata var. tenuissima

    Item #: 1995

    Zones: 4a to 9b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 6" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: Mexico

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $21.00
    $21.00
  • Image of Heuchera 'Smoke and Mirrors' PP 31,785 taken at Walters Gardens, MI by H. Hansen

    Heuchera 'Smoke and Mirrors' PP 31,785

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    Heuchera 'Smoke and Mirrors' PP 31,785

    Item #: 13089

    Zones: 4a to 8a

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 10" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: United States Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $22.00
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  • Image of Hemerocallis citrina 'Yao Ming' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Hemerocallis citrina 'Yao Ming'

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    Hemerocallis citrina 'Yao Ming'

    Item #: 6875

    Zones: 3a to 9b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 60" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: China

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $32.00
    $32.00
    Next crop available: 10/02/2026
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  • Image of Hosta 'Praying Hands' taken at Walters Gardens, MI by JLBG

    Hosta 'Praying Hands'

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    Hosta 'Praying Hands'

    Item #: 4605

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 14" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.9 L)


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  • Image of Clematis integrifolia 'Lake Baikal' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Clematis integrifolia 'Lake Baikal'

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    Clematis integrifolia 'Lake Baikal'

    Item #: 5937

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 24" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Russia

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $21.60
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    Next crop available: 08/14/2026
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  • Image of Paeonia 'Red Charm' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Paeonia 'Red Charm'

    Paeonia 'Red Charm'

    Item #: 6392

    Zones: 4a to 8b, possibly colder

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 36" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3 qt. (2.8 L)


    $35.00
    $35.00
  • Image of Tiarella 'Cutting Edge' PP 29,745 taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Tiarella 'Cutting Edge' PP 29,745

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    Tiarella 'Cutting Edge' PP 29,745

    Item #: 16628

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 8" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $21.00
    $21.00
    Next crop available: 10/02/2026
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  • Image of Hosta 'Diamond Lake' PP 30,769 taken at Walters Gardens, MI by Walters Gardens

    Hosta 'Diamond Lake' PP 30,769

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    Hosta 'Diamond Lake' PP 30,769

    Item #: 13553

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 17" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3 qt. (2.8 L)


     
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  • Image of Paeonia 'Angel Cheeks' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Paeonia 'Angel Cheeks'

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    Paeonia 'Angel Cheeks'

    Item #: 15766

    Zones: 3a to 8a

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 28" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3 qt. (2.8 L)


    $35.00
    $35.00
    Next crop available: 10/02/2026
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  • Image of Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by C. Hardison

    Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'

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    Centranthus ruber 'Coccineus'

    Item #: 8611

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 36" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Mediterranean Europe

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $21.00
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  • Image of Paeonia 'Krinkled White' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Paeonia 'Krinkled White'

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    Paeonia 'Krinkled White'

    Item #: 6827

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 24" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3 qt. (2.8 L)


    $28.00
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  • Image of Dianthus barbatus 'Scarlet Fever' PP 30,454

    Dianthus barbatus 'Scarlet Fever' PP 30,454

    Dianthus barbatus 'Scarlet Fever' PP 30,454

    Item #: 13199

    Zones: 4a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Southern Europe

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $21.00
    $21.00
  • Image of Hosta 'Branching Out' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Hosta 'Branching Out'

    Hosta 'Branching Out'

    Item #: 9541

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3 qt. (2.8 L)


     
    $29.00
    $29.00
  • Image of Sedum tetractinum 'Little China' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Sedum tetractinum 'Little China'

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    Sedum tetractinum 'Little China'

    Item #: 11758

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 3" tall

    Culture: Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: China

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $21.00
    $21.00
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  • Image of Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain'

    Lespedeza thunbergii 'White Fountain'

    Item #: 1512

    Zones: 4a to 9b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 72" tall

    Culture: Sun to Part Sun

    Origin: Japan

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $27.00
    $27.00
  • Image of Hosta 'Church Mouse' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Hosta 'Church Mouse'

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    Hosta 'Church Mouse'

    Item #: 4516

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 8" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $27.00
    $27.00
    Next crop available: 09/11/2026
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  • Image of Baptisia 'Lightning Rods' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Baptisia 'Lightning Rods'

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    Baptisia 'Lightning Rods'

    Item #: 14276

    Zones: 4a to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 60" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: United States Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $20.00
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  • Image of Dianthus 'Razzlepop' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by C. Hardison

    Dianthus 'Razzlepop'

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    Dianthus 'Razzlepop'

    Item #: 17008

    Zones: 3a to 8a

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 12" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $22.00
    $22.00
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    Next crop available: 08/28/2026
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  • Image of Cyclamen hederifolium Long Leaf Form taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Cyclamen hederifolium Long Leaf Form

    Cyclamen hederifolium Long Leaf Form

    Item #: 8161

    Zones: 4a to 8b

    Dormancy: Spring, Summer

    Height: 6" tall

    Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Southern Europe

    Pot Size: 2.5" pot (7.9 fl. oz/233 ml)


     
    $24.00
    $24.00
  • Image of Hosta 'Crazy Mouse' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Hosta 'Crazy Mouse'

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    Hosta 'Crazy Mouse'

    Item #: 13307

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 8" tall

    Culture: Light Shade

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 2 qt. (1.9 L)


     
    $21.60
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  • Image of Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle'

    Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle'

    Item #: 17117

    Zones: 3a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Evergreen

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: United States

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $23.00
    $23.00
  • Image of Patrinia scabiosifolia taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Patrinia scabiosifolia

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    Patrinia scabiosifolia

    Item #: 627

    Zones: 4a to 9b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 70" tall

    Culture: Sun to Light Shade

    Origin: Korea

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $17.60
    $22.00 $17.60
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  • Image of Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold' taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC by JLBG

    Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold'

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    Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold'

    Item #: 4219

    Zones: 3a to 8b

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 18" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Asia, Europe

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


    $17.60
    $22.00 $17.60
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  • Image of Sedum 'Bundle of Joy' PP 30,808 taken at Walters Gardens, MI

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy' PP 30,808

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    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy' PP 30,808

    Item #: 14339

    Zones: 3a to 8b, at least

    Dormancy: Winter

    Height: 10" tall

    Culture: Sun

    Origin: Hybrid

    Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


     
    $15.20
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More Information About Plants for Zone 4

Zone 4a and Zone 4b Plants

Many of the perennial plants in our catalog are well-suited for Zones 4a or 4b. Some of our favorite species of ajuga, arum, aster, athyrium, baptisia, carex, clematis, cylcamen, cypripedium, dryopteris, echinacea, helleborus, hemerocallis, heuchera, hibiscus, hosta, lycoris, monarda, paeonia, penstemon, polygonatum, and more can survive Zone 4 winter temperatures. Be sure to read how we assign hardiness zones to our plants.

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones. Each zone is then subdivided into 5-degree F sub-zones. Zone numbers increase as you move from north to south.

Zone 4a annual minimum winter temperatures should be -30 to -25 °F (-34.4 to -31.7 °C). Zone 4b annual minimum temperatures should be -25 to -20 °F (-31.7 to -28.9 °C). Keep in mind that the zone designation does not tell you how many days the area may reach those average minimums. There can also be a major difference between what plants will grow in the 'a' or 'b' sub-zones.