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  • Alocasia Sumo Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Sumo'

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    $6928
  • Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomtresgo') plant, crop photo - May 19, 2025

    Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower

    Echinacea x hybrida 'Balsomtresgo'

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    $3899
  • Golden Lights Azalea (Rhododendron 'Golden Lights') plant, crop photo - Mar 21, 2026

    Golden Lights Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Golden Lights'

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    $9540

  • Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet® Reblooming Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX11'

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    $2654
  • Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Heroes') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Heroes' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969
  • Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Nugget') plant, crop photo - Jun 26, 2026

    Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Nugget' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969
  • Pink Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily blooms with orange stamens surrounded by green buds in a garden planting.

    Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Pearl' (Lily Looks™ Series)

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    $2969
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Yellow, Orange, & Pink)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Mixed

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    $2969
  • Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Zara™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo062'

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    $6743
  • Halston Bearded Iris (Iris × germanica ‘Halston’) plant, crop photo - Apr 28, 2025

    Halston Bearded Iris

    Iris × germanica ‘Halston’

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    $4063
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee' PP16,255), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Bee Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Bee' PP16,255

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    $2989

  • Mushroom Japanese Cedar

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Mushroom'

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    $9280

  • Color Splash Rose

    Rosa 'Color Splash'

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    $7176

  • Rock 'N Low™ Boogie Woogie Sedum

    Sedum x 'Boogie Woogie'

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    $3466

  • Gallery Pink Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus ‘Gallery Pink’

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    $3001
  • After Eight Dwarf Oriental Lily (Lilium orientalis 'After Eight'), a perennial featuring red, pink, white flowers and perennial.

    After Eight Dwarf Oriental Lily

    Lilium orientalis 'After Eight'

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    $3160
  • Fashionably Early Flamingo Phlox

    Fashionably Early Flamingo Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox x 'Fashionably Early Flamingo'

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    $3497
  • Spine Tingler Barrenwort (Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Spine Tingler Barrenwort

    Epimedium spp. nova 'Spine Tingler'

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    $4312

  • Tahiti™ Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Mineru'

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    $5831

  • Coral Miracle On The Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa 'RIPfirst'

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    New arrival
    $7626
  • True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa × ‘True Inspiration’ PP 31,791

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    $6875

  • Eskimo Viburnum

    Viburnum ‘Eskimo’

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    New arrival
    $8308

  • Darcy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo106'

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    $5211

  • Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Purple Haze'

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    $2649

  • Blackberry Merlot Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' PP 33,498

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    $6244

  • Issey™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo081'

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    $6743
  • Delgenious™ Glitzy Delphinium Bloom

    Delgenious™ Glitzy Delphinium

    Delphinium 'ET DLP 17-10' PP32,993

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    $3901
  • Calgary Boxwood shrub with dense, small oval green leaves and tiny white flower buds emerging in spring.

    Calgary Boxwood

    Buxus x 'Calgary'

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    $8109
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium (Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    $3890

  • Delgenius™ Breezin Delphinium

    Delphinium 'ET DLP 17-11' PP32994

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    $3900

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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