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  • Autumn Royalty® Encore® Azalea

    Rhododendron ’Autumn Royalty’

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    $5271
  • Sombrero Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Balsomemyim'

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    (6)
    $1999

  • Sweet Fragrance Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'BAInce'

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    (4)
    $6639

  • Common Milkweed

    Ascelpias syriaca

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    (4)
    $3825

  • Double Play® Blue Kazoo® Spirea

    Spiraea media 'SMSMBK'

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    $2649

  • Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Pleasant Peasant'

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    $4088

  • Pink Muhly Grass

    Muhlenbergia capillaris

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    (10)
    $1999

  • Squeeze Box® Inkberry Holly

    Ilex glabra 'SMNIGFC'

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    (1)
    $2714

  • Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

    Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet'

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    $3347

  • Austin Pretty Limits® Oleander

    Nerium oleander 'Austin Pretty Limits'

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    $2649

  • Iridescent Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Iridescent'

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    $4065
  • Green Twister Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Green Twister Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea 'Green Twister'

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    $3863

  • Mariachi™ Sombrero Sneezeweed

    Helenium x 'Sombrero' PP25,968

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    (1)
    $3234
  • Yaku Prince Rhododendron (Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'), a shrub featuring rounded form.

    Yaku Prince Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Yaku Prince'

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    (2)
    $4399

  • Northern Exposure™ Black Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'TNHEUNEB' PP30583

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    $4429

  • Pink Diamonds Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra hybrid 'Pink Diamonds'

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    $4762

  • La Diva Eternal Grace Lavender

    Lavandula LaDiva 'Eternal Grace'

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    $2899

  • Sweet Emotion Blaze® Abelia

    Abelia mosanensis 'SMNAMW'

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    From $2699

  • Primo® Pistachio Ambrosia Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Pistachio Ambrosia'

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    $4276
  • Dappled Willow Tree Form (Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'), a tree featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Dappled Willow Tree Form

    Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'

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    $4498

  • SunSparkler® Jade Tuffet Sedum

    Sedum 'Jade Tuffet'

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    $3014

  • Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo063'

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    $6743

  • Luminary™ Backlight Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox paniculata 'Backlight'

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    (2)
    $3864

  • Kodiak Spiced™ Diervilla

    Diervilla x 'SMNDSF'

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    $2699
  • Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Garland® Tekla™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo069'

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    $6743

  • Summer Snowflake Viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'

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    From $4990

  • Stellar Pink® Dogwood

    Cornus x 'Rutgan'

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    From $12576
  • Drop Dead Red™ Rose

    Drop Dead Red™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'WEKcharlie'

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    $10023

  • Cunningham's White Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'

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    $3996

  • Berry Heavy® Gold Winterberry

    Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy Gold'

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    $2659

Zone 8 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 8 Plants: Warm-Climate Gardening at Its Best

USDA Hardiness Zone 8 covers the heart of the Sun Belt, with average annual minimums between 10°F and 20°F. From the Deep South and Gulf Coast through central Texas, the Southwest, and the mild Pacific Northwest coast, Zone 8 gardens enjoy long, warm growing seasons with mild winters that rarely threaten established plants.

This collection includes every heat-tolerant and Zone 8-rated plant in our inventory. From drought-resistant landscaping staples to tropical-look showpieces, Zone 8 gardeners have access to an extraordinary range of plants that thrive in warm conditions.

What Thrives in Zone 8?

Heat tolerant trees define Zone 8 landscapes. Crape Myrtles, Live Oaks, Southern Magnolias, Bald Cypress, and ornamental Palms provide shade, structure, and year-round beauty. Heat tolerant fruit trees including Citrus (Satsuma, Meyer Lemon), Fig, Peach, and Pecan are highly productive here.

Drought tolerant shrubs are essential for Zone 8's hot summers. Loropetalum, Nandina, Indian Hawthorn, Oleander, and native grasses like Muhly Grass and Gulf Muhly thrive with minimal supplemental water once established. Evergreen screening with Wax Myrtle, Holly, and Privet provides year-round privacy.

Heat tolerant perennials including Lantana, Salvia, Hibiscus, Daylilies, and ornamental grasses deliver color through the long growing season. Full sun performers are particularly important in Zone 8 landscapes.

Zone 8 Gardening Tips

Plant in fall through early spring for best results. Zone 8 summers can stress newly planted stock, so avoid July-August planting when possible. Mulch heavily to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures. Choose drought-tolerant varieties to reduce water needs during peak summer heat.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 8 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 8?
Zone 8 is defined by average annual minimum temperatures between 10°F and 20°F. It covers the Deep South, Gulf Coast, central Texas, the Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest coast. Zone 8 gardens enjoy long warm seasons with mild winters.

What are the best drought tolerant trees for Zone 8?
Top drought-tolerant Zone 8 trees include Crape Myrtle, Live Oak, Bald Cypress, Desert Willow, Vitex (Chaste Tree), and Chinese Pistache. These establish deep root systems and handle Zone 8 heat and periodic drought with minimal supplemental watering.

Can you grow citrus in Zone 8?
Yes. Hardy citrus varieties like Satsuma Mandarin, Meyer Lemon, and Kumquat are well-suited to Zone 8. Plant in a sheltered south-facing location and provide frost protection during occasional hard freezes. Zone 8b is generally more reliable for citrus than 8a.

When should I plant in Zone 8?
Fall through early spring (October-March) is the ideal planting window in Zone 8. This allows root establishment during cool, mild months before summer heat arrives. Avoid planting during July and August when heat stress can damage newly planted stock.

What are heat tolerant shrubs for Zone 8?
Excellent heat-tolerant Zone 8 shrubs include Loropetalum, Nandina, Indian Hawthorn, Oleander, Abelia, Vitex, and Wax Myrtle. Native grasses like Muhly Grass and Fountain Grass are also outstanding choices for low-water, heat-loving landscapes.
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