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  • Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus floridus 'SMNCAF' PP 33,550

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  • Lilac Lights™ Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Lilac Lights'

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    $9540
  • Bandwidth Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'NCMS2B' PP29,460), a perennial featuring perennial and arching, cascading form.

    Bandwidth Maiden Grass

    Miscanthus sinensis 'NCMS2B' PP29,460

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  • Snowcicle Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Snowcicle’ PP33,072

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  • Elberta Peach Tree

    Prunus persica 'Elberta'

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  • FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose (Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010), a perennial featuring pink flowers and broad-leaved evergreen.

    FrostKiss™ Dorothy's Dawn® Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x 'EPB 29' PP28,010

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    $5428

  • Hearts of Gold Redbud Tree

    Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

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    $10440

  • Great Blue Lobelia

    Lobelia siphilitica

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    $3136

  • Santa Rosa Plum Tree

    Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'

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  • Fragrant Sweet Box

    Sarcococca ruscifolia

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    $4029

  • Natchez Blackberry Bush

    Rubus 'Natchez'

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    $3902

  • Poco Loco® Abelia

    Abelia x grandiflora 'SMNAGBT'

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    $2616

  • Drops Of Gold Japanese Holly

    Ilex crenata 'Drops of Gold'

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  • Wheee! Hosta

    Hosta 'Wheee!'

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    $3247
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    Cannova® Bronze Peach Canna Lily

    Canna 'Cannova Bronze Peach'

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    $4429

  • Buzz™ Sky Blue Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia davidii 'TOBUDSKYBL'

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  • Legend Of The Fall® Bottlebrush

    Fothergilla x intermedia 'ALICE' PP32,049

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  • Vanilla Spice® Summersweet

    Clethra 'Vanilla Spice'

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  • Jazz Hands Mini® Chinese Fringe Flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Beni Hime'

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    $2729

  • Summerific® French Vanilla Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Vanilla Rose' PP33,181

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  • Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant

    Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113

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    $4461

  • Rio Coral Bells

    Heuchera x ‘Rio’ PP24,273

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    $2854 $4390
  • Winky Rose and Rose Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Winky Rose and Rose Columbine

    Aquilegia vulgaris 'Winky Rose and Rose'

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    $2958

  • Shawnee Brave® Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Mickelson'

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  • Hardy Pecan Tree

    Carya illinoinensis

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  • Rock 'N Round™ Bundle of Joy Sedum

    Sedum 'Bundle of Joy'

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  • Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus (Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’), a perennial featuring purple, red flowers and perennial.

    Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus

    Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’

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

    Clematis Paulie

    Clematis 'Paulie'

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  • Evening Light Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light'), a tree featuring white flowers and deciduous.

    Evening Light Japanese Snowbell

    Styrax japonicus 'Evening Light'

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  • Dashing Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Dashing'

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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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