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  • Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'), a shrub featuring white flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo

    Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

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    $2358 $2947

  • Heavy Metal Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'

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    $4553 $6071

  • Powis Castle Wormwood

    Artemisia x 'Powis Castle'

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    $2272 $3029

  • Drops Of Gold Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold'

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    $6344 $8459

  • Rose Marvel Salvia

    Salvia nemorosa 'Rose Marvel'

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    $2396 $3423

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Tiger Swirl Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Tiger Swirl'

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    $3193 $4257

  • August Moon Hosta

    Hosta 'August Moon'

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    $2166 $3094

  • Beyond Blue™ Festuca

    Festuca glauca 'Casca11'

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    $5345

  • Green Sargent Juniper

    Juniperus chinensis sargentii 'Viridis'

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    $6552 $8736

  • Boulevard® Sarah Elizabeth™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo098'

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    $5057 $6743

  • Rosie Josie Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium x 'Rosie Josie'

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    $3951 $5644

  • Ice Dance Sedge Grass

    Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'

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    $2029 $3121

  • Hollywood Hibiscus™ Heartthrob™

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Heartthrob'

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    $6765 $9020

  • Berry Heavy® Winterberry Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Spravy'

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    $2649

  • Pink Manners Obedient Plant

    Physostegia virginiana 'Pink Manners'

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    $2600 $3467

  • Mucho Gusto® Abelia

    Abelia x grandiflora 'Muabd'

    $2617

  • Blue Maid™ Meserve Holly

    Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Maid' PP# 4685

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    $5478 $7826

  • Royal Candles Speedwell Veronica

    Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles'

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    $2188 $3126

  • Baby Sun Coreopsis

    Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sonnenkind'

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    From $2065 $2950

  • Lucerne Blue Eyed Grass

    Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

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    $2141 $3294
  • Clematis Paulie (Clematis 'Paulie'), a perennial featuring climbing, dense form.

    Clematis Paulie

    Clematis 'Paulie'

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    $4720 $6293

  • Little Redhead Indian Pink

    Spigelia marilandica 'Little Redhead'

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    $5261

  • Hot Shot Girard Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Girard's Hot Shot'

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    From $2540 $3387

  • Boulevard® Edda™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Evipo074'

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    $5057 $6743

  • Oso Easy Peasy® Rose

    Rosa × ‘Phyllis Sherman’ PP 29,167

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    $2636

  • Butterfly Magic™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

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    $5186 $7409
  • Blazeprince Peach (Prunus persica 'Blazeprince'), a tree featuring open, rounded form.

    Blazeprince Peach

    Prunus persica 'Blazeprince'

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    $6294 $8392

  • Chicklet® Gold Trumpet Bush

    Tecoma 'Chicklet Gold'

    $2649

  • Perfecto Mundo® Red Azalea

    Rhododendron 'NCRX8'

    $2649
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    Rose of Sharon (Mixed)

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Mixed Colors'

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Zone 9 Plants, Trees & Shrubs

Zone 9 Plants: Your Warm-Climate Plant Paradise

USDA Hardiness Zone 9 covers the warmest year-round growing regions, with average annual minimums between 20°F and 30°F. From coastal California and the desert Southwest through southern Texas, the Gulf Coast, and central Florida, Zone 9 gardeners enjoy near-tropical conditions with mild winters and long, hot summers.

This collection features our complete Zone 9 inventory, from drought-tolerant ground covers to full sun flowering trees, tropical fruit producers to heat-loving evergreens. Zone 9 is our most-searched growing zone, and for good reason: the plant palette is extraordinary.

What Thrives in Zone 9?

Zone 9 fruit trees are a major draw. Citrus trees (Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit), Avocado, Fig, Pomegranate, Olive, and tropical fruits like Guava and Mango (Zone 9b) all produce abundantly. Small trees for Zone 9 full sun including Desert Willow, Vitex, Crape Myrtle, and ornamental Palms provide shade without overwhelming smaller landscapes.

Drought tolerant shrubs for Zone 9 are essential in this climate. Bougainvillea, Oleander, Texas Sage, Lantana, Bird of Paradise, and native Muhly Grass create stunning landscapes that thrive on minimal supplemental water. Full sun plants for Zone 9 like Hibiscus, Plumbago, Esperanza, and Agapanthus deliver vivid color through the extended growing season.

Zone 9 perennials for full sun keep color going year-round. Salvia, Lantana, Gaura, Penstemon, Daylilies, and Society Garlic are low-maintenance workhorses. For shade, Bromeliads, Cast Iron Plant, and shade-tolerant Palms add tropical lushness.

Zone 9 Gardening Tips

Plant during the cooler months (October through March) for best establishment. Mulch is critical to conserve moisture and keep roots cool during scorching summers. Drip irrigation is more effective than overhead watering. Choose drought-tolerant plants as the foundation of your landscape, then add accent plants where supplemental water is practical.

FAQ's for Buying Zone 9 Plants FAQs Online

What is USDA Hardiness Zone 9?
Zone 9 covers areas with average annual minimum temperatures between 20°F and 30°F, split into 9a (20-25°F) and 9b (25-30°F). It includes coastal California, the desert Southwest, southern Texas, the Gulf Coast, and central Florida. Zone 9 gardens enjoy very mild winters and long hot summers.

What fruit trees grow in Zone 9?
Zone 9 supports an impressive range of fruit trees including all Citrus varieties (Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit), Avocado, Fig, Pomegranate, Olive, Peach, and tropical fruits like Guava and Mango (Zone 9b). Many produce fruit year-round with proper variety selection.

What are the best drought tolerant plants for Zone 9?
Top drought-tolerant Zone 9 plants include Bougainvillea, Oleander, Texas Sage, Lantana, Bird of Paradise, Muhly Grass, Agave, Desert Willow, Vitex, and native ornamental grasses. These thrive in full sun with minimal supplemental water once established.

What are the best full sun plants for Zone 9?
Outstanding full sun Zone 9 plants include Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Plumbago, Lantana, Esperanza, Salvia, Agapanthus, Society Garlic, Crape Myrtle, and Bird of Paradise. These handle intense summer heat and deliver vibrant, long-lasting color.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 9?
The ideal planting window for Zone 9 is October through March, during cooler months. This gives roots time to establish before summer heat. Avoid planting during peak summer (June-September) unless you can provide daily watering and afternoon shade protection for new plantings.
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