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  • Staghorn Netherlands Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum 'Netherlands')

    Platycerium bifurcatum 'Netherlands'

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    From $4299

  • Asparagus Aethiopicus 'Sprengeri' Fern

    Asparagus aethiopicus 'Sprengeri' (Sprengeri Group)

    New arrival
    $4299

  • Asplenium Antiquum 'Victoria' Bird's Nest Fern

    Asplenium antiquum 'Victoria'

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    $4299

  • Burgundy Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica 'Burgundy')

    Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'

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    From $4999

  • Abiqua Drinking Gourd Hosta

    Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

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  • Hollywood™ Hibiscus Chatty Cathy™

    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis HOLLYWOOD '8413-4'

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    From $5632 $7509

  • Silver Ribbon Fern (Pteris cretica 'Albolineata')

    Pteris cretica 'Albolineata'

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    $4299

  • Plum Pudding Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Plum Pudding'

    $3497

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    Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

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    Alocasia 'Regal Shields'

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  • Spider Plant Variegated

    Chlorophytum comosum

    $5799

  • Alocasia Micholitziana 'Frydek' Elephant Ear

    Alocasia micholitziana 'Frydek'

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    $4999

  • Asplenium x 'Austral Gem' Fern

    Asplenium x 'Austral Gem'

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  • Polypodium Formosanum 'Cristatum' E.T. Fern

    Polypodium formosanum 'Cristatum'

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    $4299

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    Phymatosorus diversifolius

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  • Old Glory Hosta

    Hosta 'Old Glory' PP12,503

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  • Ruby Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica 'Ruby')

    Ficus elastica 'Ruby'

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  • Variegated Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica 'Tineke')

    Ficus elastica 'Tineke'

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  • Philodendron Green Congo

    Philodendron tatei subsp. melanochlorum 'Congo'

    New arrival
    $4999

  • Philodendron Rojo Congo

    Philodendron 'Rojo Congo' (hybrid grex)

    New arrival
    $4999

  • Rise Up® Emberays Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Rise Up Emberays'

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    $2649

  • Super Princess Flowering Dogwood

    Cornus florida 'Super Princess'

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  • Paint The Town Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus x 'Paint the Town Magenta' PP29,222

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  • Snow Lady Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady'), a perennial featuring white flowers and perennial.

    Snow Lady Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum 'Snow Lady'

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  • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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    Gaillardia aristata 'Spintop Yellow Touch'

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    Erica carnea 'Springwood Pink'

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  • Center Stage® Red Crape Myrtle

    Lagerstroemia indica 'SMNLCIBF'

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  • Creeping Thyme

    Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

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    $1999

  • El Niño® Desert Orchid

    Chitalpa tashkentensis 'NCXC1'

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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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