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  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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    $4103

  • Twisted Hinoki False Cypress

    Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'

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    $8604
  • Cannova® Bronze Peach Canna Lily (Canna 'Cannova Bronze Peach') plant, crop photo - Apr 9, 2026

    Cannova® Bronze Peach Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Bronze Peach'

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    $4429

  • Tropical Storm Elephant Ear

    Colocasia esculenta 'Tropical Storm'

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    $5644
  • Easy Elegance® Chi™ Rose

    Chi™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Baillim'

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    $6626

  • Dancing™ Can Can Cordyline

    Cordyline australis 'Dancing Can Can' PP24029

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    $4339
  • Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo040'

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    $5211

  • Moody Blues® Dark Blue Veronica

    Veronica 'Novaverblu'

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    $3505

  • Elodi™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo115'

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    $4979
  • Simply Color® Grandiflora Rose (Rosa x 'Simply Color'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Simply Color® Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa x 'Simply Color'

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    $7176
  • Whipped Cream™ Floribunda Rose (Rosa 'Whipped Cream'), a shrub featuring yellow, white flowers and deciduous.

    Whipped Cream™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Whipped Cream'

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    $8458
  • Karasugawa Japanese Maple

    Karasu Gawa Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum 'Karasu Gawa'

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    $21002
  • Gray - Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Gray - Headed Coneflower

    Ratibida pinnata

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    $4633

  • Estrellita® Scarlet Firecracker Bush

    Bouvardia x 'WNBVESRED24'

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    $2631

  • Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Smithopus8'

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    $13820
  • Custard Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'), a perennial featuring purple, red, white flowers and perennial.

    Custard Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'

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    $4118
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    Ringo® Double Red Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo Double Red'

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    $2649

  • Jazz Hands® Pink Chinese Fringe-flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Pink'

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    $2649
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    North Star™ Ruby Heart Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Ruby Heart’

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    $5028

  • Pink Elf Barrenwort

    Epimedium × 'Pink Elf' PP 17,228

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    $4745

  • Giselle™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo051'

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    $6743

  • Judd Viburnum

    Viburnum x 'Juddii'

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    $7676

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088

  • Alocasia Mayan Mask Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Mayan Mask'

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    $6955
  • Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

    Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Burgundy Lace'

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    $18465

  • Blue Angel Hosta

    Hosta 'Blue Angel'

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    $3460
  • Russell Hybrid Lupines (Lupinus × 'Russell Hybrid') plant, crop photo - May 29, 2026

    Russell Hybrid Lupines

    Lupinus × 'Russell Hybrid'

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    $2969
  • The Governor Lupine featuring striking purple, lavender, and white bicolor flower spikes blooming in a sunny garden landscape.

    The Governor Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'The Governor'

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    $2993

  • Westcountry™ Blacksmith Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus ?Blacksmith'

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    $5021

  • Cauticola Sedum

    Sedum cauticola

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    $3296

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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