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  • Burning Hearts False Sunflower

    Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'

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    $3492

  • Lil' Kim® Violet Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus syriacus 'SHIMRV24'

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    $6797

  • Lavender Cascade Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Lavender Cascade'

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    $6945
  • Little Vision in Purple Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'), a perennial featuring purple, pink flowers and perennial.

    Little Vision in Purple Astilbe

    Astilbe chinensis 'Little Vision in Purple'

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    $3425
  • Robust Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, dense form.

    Robust Male Fern

    Dryopteris filix-mas undulata 'Robusta'

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    $3426

  • Cayenne Dogwood

    Cornus amomum 'Cayenne'

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    $7742

  • Kismet® Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'TNECHKY' PP29,922

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    $2869 $3825

  • Tianshan® Seven - Son Flower

    Heptacodium miconioides 'Minhep'

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    (1)
    $8741
  • Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'), a perennial featuring pink, white flowers and perennial.

    Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'

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    $2847

  • High Contrast Lungwort

    Pulmonaria ‘High Contrast’ PP12,337

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    $2757 $3939
  • White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    White Chiffon® Rose of Sharon Tree Form

    Hibiscus syriacus 'Notwoodtwo'

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    (2)
    $12388

  • Reminiscent® Pink Rose

    Rosa x 'Reminiscent Pink'

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    $2614

  • Rainbow Rhythm® Ruby Spider Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Ruby Spider'

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    $4244

  • Fox Valley™ River Birch

    Betula nigra 'Little King'

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    $11760

  • Summerific® Ballet Slippers Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Ballet Slippers' PP29,896

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    From $2436 $3480
  • Euphoria™ Ruby Joe-Pye Weed

    Euphoria™ Ruby Joe - Pye Weed

    Eupatorium purpureum 'FLOREUPRE1' PP31,668

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    $2970

  • Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'NCRX4'

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    $2899
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

  • Pink Miracle on the Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa ‘CERpimir’

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    New arrival
    $7493

  • Star Jasmine

    Trachelospermum jasminoides

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    $2899

  • Invitation Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Invitation'

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    $4096

  • Psychedelic Sky™ Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'PIIBD-III' PP26,306

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    $6371

  • Chionoides Rhododendron

    Rhododendron 'Chionoides'

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    $9724
  • Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'), a perennial featuring yellow flowers and perennial.

    Kirigami™ Yellow Columbine

    Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'

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    $3115

  • Virginia Bluebell

    Mertensia virginiana

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    $4096

  • Albury Purple St. Johns Wort

    Hypericum x 'Albury Purple'

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    $5798

  • First Frost Hosta

    Hosta 'First Frost'

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    $2015 $3100

  • Rock 'N Round® Bright Idea Sedum

    Sedum hybrid PP34,396

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    $3008
  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus × hybridus ‘Garnet Frills’

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    $5028

  • Oso Easy® Suñorita® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'CHEWGEWEST'

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    $2614

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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