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  • Garden Sun™ Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Garden Sun'

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    New arrival
    From $3999
  • Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'), a shrub featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Summer Magic Blackhaw Viburnum

    Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'

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    $16051
  • Fragrant Plum Hybrid Tea Rose

    Fragrant Plum Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa 'Fragrant Plum'

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    (1)
    $8874

  • Illustris Elephant's Ear

    Collocasia esculenta 'Illustris'

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    $7035

  • Garden Candy™ Simply Scrumptious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Simply Scrumptious'

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    (2)
    From $12499
  • FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    FrostKiss™ Moondance® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Moondance'

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    $5311

  • Hughes Juniper Bush

    Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'

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    (6)
    $3100
  • Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Grezam'), a shrub featuring green flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    Greenlane™ Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Greenlane'

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    (8)
    $6457
  • Praline™ Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Praline'), a perennial featuring perennial and clumping, erect form.

    Praline™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Praline'

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    (27)
    $5890
  • Perfume Factory™ Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Perfume Factory'), a shrub featuring purple flowers and deciduous.

    Perfume Factory™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Perfume Factory'

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    (2)
    $10023

  • Flavorette Pear'd® Rose

    Rosa 'Flavorette Pear'd'

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    (1)
    $2799

  • Opening Act Blush Tall Garden Phlox

    Phlox hybrid

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    $3427

  • Arbequina Olive Tree

    Olea europaea 'Arbequina'

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    (6)
    $8125

  • Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia 'Toy Soldier'

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    (22)
    $8408

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

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    (2)
    $4091

  • Hush Puppy™ Fountain Grass

    Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hush Puppy'

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    $5887

  • Jazz Hands Bold® Chinese Fringe Flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Bold'

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    (1)
    $2679
  • Concertina Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica 'Concertina'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Concertina Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Concertina'

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    $4102

  • Royal Hawaiian® Maui Gold Elephant Ear

    Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Gold'

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    (1)
    $5648

  • Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush

    Bouvardia x 'Estrellita Little Star'

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    $2663
  • Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily (Canna 'Red Golden Flame'), a perennial featuring red, yellow flowers and perennial.

    Cannova® Red Golden Flame Canna Lily

    Canna 'Red Golden Flame'

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    (1)
    $4429
  • Bonanza Peach Tree (Prunus persica 'Bonanza'), a tree featuring pink flowers and deciduous.

    Bonanza Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Bonanza'

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    (7)
    $14950

  • Victoria Falls Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Victoria Falls'

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    $3799

  • Virginia Creeper

    Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanii

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    (2)
    $5800
  • Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'), a perennial featuring red, pink flowers and perennial.

    Mars Madness Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus 'Mars Madness'

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    (1)
    $5237

  • Reminiscent® Yellow Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Yellow'

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    (1)
    $2649

  • Jazz Hands Variegated® Chinese Fringe-flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Variegated'

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    $2649
  • FrostKiss Pippas Purple Hellebore - Lenten Rose with plum-purple speckled blooms

    FrostKiss™ Pippa's Purple® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'FrostKiss Pippa's Purple'

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    $5311

  • Cannova® Bronze Orange Canna Lily

    Canna x generalis 'Bronze Orange'

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    (3)
    $4429

  • Torbay Dazzler Cordyline

    Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'

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    $4340

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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