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  • MoonShadow™ Rosita Hardy Hibiscus

    Hibiscus moscheutos 'MoonShadow Rosita'

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    $6350

  • Buzz™ Ivory Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja davidii 'Buzz Ivory'

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    $1999
  • Prince's Plume Hyssop (Agastache ‘Prince’s Plume’), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Prince's Plume Hyssop

    Agastache 'Prince's Plume'

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    $3621

  • Fairytrail Fresco® Cascade Hydrangea

    Hydrangea x 'Fairytrail Fresco'

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    $2799

  • Tianshan® Seven - Son Flower

    Heptacodium miconioides 'Tianshan'

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    $8741

  • Duchess of Cornwall Clematis

    Clematis 'Duchess of Cornwall'

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    $6743

  • Francee Hosta

    Hosta fourtunei 'Francee'

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    $2764

  • Boulevard® Corinne™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Corinne'

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    $6743
  • Cannova® Yellow Canna

    Cannova® Yellow Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Yellow'

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    $5484

  • Sunset Horizon™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa x 'Sunset Horizon'

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    $8392

  • Joseph's Coat Climbing Rose

    Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'

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    $9721

  • Cannova® Orange Shades Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Orange Shades'

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    $4429

  • Oregold Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa 'Oregold'

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    $8874

  • Forever® Purple Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Forever Purple'

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    $4371

  • High Contrast Lungwort

    Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'

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    $3939

  • Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'Buzz Sky Blue'

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    $7409

  • SUGAR BUZZ® Rockin Raspberry Bee Balm

    Monarda x 'Rockin' Raspberry'

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    $3501

  • Fire and Ice Hosta

    Hosta 'Fire and Ice'

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    $3278

  • Northwind Switch Grass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

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    $5876

  • Mop Top® Fountain Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia alternifolia 'Mop Top'

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    $2689

  • Birthday Party Sedum

    Sedum 'Birthday Party'

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    $3022

  • Buckhead™ Bold Distylium

    Distylium buxifolium 'Buckhead Bold'

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    $2699

  • Bernice's Legacy Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Bernice's Legacy'

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    $4091

  • Picardy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Picardy'

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    $5211

  • Dressed to Thrill® Crossvine

    Bignonia capreolata 'Dressed to Thrill'

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    $2649

  • Delft Lace Astilbe

    Astilbe 'Delft Lace'

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    $3437

  • Poppin' Star Lily of the Nile

    Agapanthus 'Poppin' Star'

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    $3866

  • Kismet® Yellow Coneflower

    Echinacea x 'Kismet Yellow'

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    $3825

  • Peach Pearl Agastache

    Agastache 'Peach Pearl'

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    $6133

  • Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Perfecto Mundo Double Purple'

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    $2899

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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