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  • Godzilla Japanese Painted Fern

    Athyrium 'Godzilla'

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  • Black Forest Cake Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'

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    $4372

  • Splendid!® Blue Blueberry

    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Splendid! Blue'

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  • Jie™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo084'

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  • Running Tapestry Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Running Tapestry Foam Flower

    Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'

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  • Himalayan Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum venustum), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, creeping form.

    Himalayan Maidenhair Fern

    Adiantum venustum

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    $3455

  • Plum Pudding Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

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  • Lindsay™ Clematis

    Clematis 'EvisGsy152'

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  • Sister Disco® Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius 'SMNCSCRY'

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  • Sensation® Sky Blue Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Florsalsbu'

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  • Let's Dance Big Band® Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla 'SMNHMP' USPP 32,514

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  • Sunseekers Orange Coneflower, a perennial.

    Sunseekers™ Orange Coneflower

    Echinacea 'SunSeekers Orange'

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  • SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    SunSparkler® Plum Dazzled Sedum

    Sedum rupestre 'Plum Dazzled'

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  • Gatsby Moon® Oakleaf hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Brother Edward' PP 25,413

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  • Starship™ Burgundy Cardinal Flower

    Lobelia x speciosa 'PAS1301790'

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  • Strike It Rich® Grandiflora Rose (Rosa 'WEKbepmey'), a shrub featuring pink, orange, yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Strike It Rich® Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'WEKbepmey'

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  • Stainless Steel™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'WEKblusi'

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  • Double Take Peach™ Flowering Quince

    Chaenomeles speciosa 'NCCS4'

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  • Purple Satin® Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'ILVOPS' PP28,839

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  • TEMPO™ Rose Geum

    Geum x 'TNGEUTR'

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  • Ragin Cajun Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Ragin Cajun'

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  • Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'TANellis'), a shrub featuring red flowers and deciduous.

    Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'TANellis'

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  • Sister Rosie™ Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius 'SMNSCDRY'

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  • Chipman's Canada Red Rhubarb Plant

    Rheum 'Chipman's Canada Red'

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  • Fringed Bleeding Heart

    Dicentra eximia

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  • Black Walnut Tree

    Juglans nigra

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  • Bumbleberry Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'

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  • Raspberry Wine Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Raspberry Wine'

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  • His Royal Highness Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'His Royal Highness'

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  • Tiger Eyes® Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

    Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger' PP16185

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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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