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  • Apple Slices Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica ‘Apple Slices’ PP 36,254

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    $5261

  • Fun And Games® Eye Spy Foamy Bells

    xHeucherella 'Eye Spy'

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    $4286
  • Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'), a perennial featuring red flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Frostkiss® Vibey Velvet™ Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'Vibey Velvet'

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    $5428

  • Fragrant Sweet Box

    Sarcococca ruscifolia

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    $4029

  • Lemon Lime Heavenly Bamboo

    Nandina domestica 'Lemon-Lime'

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    $9907

  • Picardy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo024'

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    $5211

  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Wine Festival’

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    $4092

  • Minnetonka Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Minnetonka'

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    $3996

  • Georgia Peach Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Georgia Peach'

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    $4380

  • Filigree Clematis

    Clematis 'Filigree'

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    $5211
  • Red Barrenwort (Epimedium x rubrum), a perennial featuring red flowers and perennial.

    Red Barrenwort

    Epimedium x rubrum

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    $4296
  • Chocolate Shogun Astilbe (Astilbe thunbergii 'Chocolate Shogun'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Chocolate Shogun Astilbe

    Astilbe thunbergii 'Chocolate Shogun'

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    $4096
  • Close-up of a fully open Double Bubble Pink Itoh Peony bloom with layered magenta petals and golden stamens.

    Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia × Itoh ‘Smithopus3'

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    $13817

  • SunSparkler® Firecracker Sedum

    Sedum 'Firecracker'

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    $3014
  • Wee Willie Boxwood shrub with bright yellow-green new growth planted in dark mulch in a garden bed.

    Wee Willie® Boxwood

    Buxus sinica var. insularis 'Wee Willie'

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    $5794

  • Red Candy Lingonberry

    Vaccinium vitis-idaea 'Red Candy'

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    $8125

  • Just Chill™ Red Tip™ Camellia

    Camellia x 'FARROWCJFRF'

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    $2649

  • Kindly® Japanese Privet

    Ligustrum japonicum 'NCLJ1'

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    $2629

  • Sweet Reward® Pink Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Sweet Reward Pink'

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    $2649

  • Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

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    $18465
  • Little Vision in Purple Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Little Vision in Purple Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'

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    $3425

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

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    $4091
  • Black Diamond® Crimson Red™ Crape Myrtle

    Black Diamond® Crimson Red™ Crape Myrtle

    Lagerstroemia BLACK DIAMOND 'Crimson Red'

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    $8109

  • Hearts A' Fire Redbud

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts A' Fire'

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    $16866
  • Lemon Love Coral Bells (Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'), a perennial featuring white, green flowers and perennial.

    Lemon Love Coral Bells

    Heuchera x 'Lemon Love'

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    $4377

  • Jane Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia x 'Jane'

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    $13964

  • Happy Star Coneflower

    Echinacea purpurea ‘Happy Star’

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    $3167

  • Pearl Glam® Beautyberry

    Callicarpa x 'NCCX2'

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    $2649

  • Sugar Maple Tree

    Acer saccharum

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    $9790

  • Goat Willow (Pussy Willow)

    Salix caprea

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    $2731

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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