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  • Wine Festival Bearded Iris

    Iris x germanica 'Wine Festival'

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    $4092
  • North Star Garnet Frills Hellebore - Lenten Rose with ruffled garnet-red blooms

    North Star™ Garnet Frills Lenten Rose

    Helleborus x hybridus 'Garnet Frills'

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    $5028

  • Eternal Fragrance Daphne

    Daphne x transatlantica 'Eternal Fragrance'

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    $8558

  • Summerific® Evening Rose Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Evening Rose'

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    $5243

  • Funshine® Abelia

    Abelia x grandiflora 'Funshine'

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    $2649

  • Amazing Daisies® 'Dream Big' Shasta Daisy

    Leucanthemum superbum 'Dream Big'

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    (8)
    $3829

  • Encore® Autumn Lily® Azalea

    Rhododendron 'Autumn Lily'

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    $4833

  • Cascade Common Hops

    Humulus lupulus 'Cascade'

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    $5250

  • Ringo All - Star™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo All-Star'

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    $2649

  • Lindsay™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Lindsay'

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    $6743

  • Jazz Hands Mini® Chinese Fringe Flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Mini'

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    $2729

  • Mojito Elephant Ear

    Colocasia 'Mojito'

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    $7042

  • Garden Candy™ Pineapple Fizz™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Pineapple Fizz'

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    (1)
    $13820

  • Boulevard® Tranquilite™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Tranquilité'

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    $6743

  • Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush

    Bouvardia x 'Estrellita Little Star'

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    $2663

  • Simply Scentsational® Sweetshrub

    Calycanthus floridus 'Simply Scentsational'

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  • Close-up of a fully open Double Bubble Pink Itoh Peony bloom with layered magenta petals and golden stamens.

    Garden Candy™ Double Bubble Pink™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Double Bubble Pink'

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    (1)
    $13817
  • Elegant Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'), a perennial featuring pink flowers and perennial.

    Elegant Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Elegant Candy'

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    $4107

  • La Vida Grande® Indian Hawthorn

    Rhaphiolepis indica 'La Vida Grande'

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    $2649

  • Dwarf Japanese Cedar

    Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'

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    $9274
  • Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony bursting with large peachy-apricot, semi-double ruffled blooms and glossy deep green foliage in the garden.

    Garden Candy™ Peach - A - Licious™ Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Peach-A-Licious'

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    $13822

  • Summerific® French Vanilla Rose of Sharon

    Hibiscus x 'Vanilla Rose'

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    $5251

  • Pleasant Peasant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Pleasant Peasant'

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    $4088

  • Empress™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Empress'

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    $6743
  • Double Rose™ Clematis

    Double Rose™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Double Rose'

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    $5828

  • Ruffled Velvet Siberian Iris

    Iris siberica 'Ruffled Velvet'

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    $3347

  • English Roseum Rhododendron

    Rhododendron

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    From $3996

  • Swamp Azalea

    Rhododendron viscosum

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    From $3499

  • Boulevard® Vicki™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Vicki'

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    $6743

  • Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'

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    $3489

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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