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  • Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Boulevard® Chevalier™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Boulevard Chevalier'

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    $5211

  • Moody Blues® Dark Blue Veronica

    Veronica 'Moody Blues Dark Blue'

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    $3505
  • Simply Color® Grandiflora Rose (Rosa x 'Simply Color'), a shrub featuring yellow flowers and deciduous.

    Simply Color® Grandiflora Rose

    Rosa x 'Simply Color'

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    $7176
  • Whipped Cream™ Floribunda Rose (Rosa 'Whipped Cream'), a shrub featuring yellow, white flowers and deciduous.

    Whipped Cream™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Whipped Cream'

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    $8458
  • Flaming Carpet™ Merlot Sedum (Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Merlot') plant, crop photo - Jun 11, 2025

    Flaming Carpet™ Merlot Sedum

    Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Merlot'

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    $3263
  • Easy Elegance® Chi™ Rose

    Chi™ Shrub Rose

    Rosa 'Chi'

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    $6626

  • Blatant Tall Bearded Iris

    Iris germanica 'Blatant'

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    $4088

  • Cherrytini™ Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'Cherrytini'

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    $8392
  • Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple

    Burgundy Lace Japanese Maple Tree

    Acer palmatum var. dissectum atropurpureum 'Burgundy Lace'

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    (13)
    $18465

  • Sunjoy Todo® Barberry

    Berberis x 'Sunjoy Todo'

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    $2649

  • Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony

    Paeonia x 'Garden Candy Summer Sunset'

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    From $12499
  • Custard Candy Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'), a perennial featuring purple, red, white flowers and perennial.

    Custard Candy Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Custard Candy'

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    $4118

  • Alocasia Mayan Mask Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Mayan Mask'

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    $6955

  • Jazz Hands® Pink Chinese Fringe-flower

    Loropetalum chinense 'Jazz Hands Pink'

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    $2649

  • Estrellita® Scarlet Firecracker Bush

    Bouvardia x 'Estrellita Scarlet'

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    $2631
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    Ringo® Double Red Rose

    Rosa x 'Ringo Double Red'

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    $2649

  • Giselle™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Giselle'

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    $6743

  • Oso Easy® Hot Paprika® Shrub Rose

    Rosa x 'Oso Easy Hot Paprika'

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    $6686
  • Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'), a perennial featuring orange flowers and perennial.

    Lily Looks™ Tiny Lion Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiatic 'Tiny Lion'

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    $2977

  • Red Sprite Holly

    Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite'

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    (6)
    $7875

  • Kieffer Pear Tree

    Pyrus communis 'Kieffer'

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    (2)
    $9269
  • Falling Waters Bald Cypress

    Falling Waters Bald Cypress

    Taxodium distichum 'Falling Waters'

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    $13999

  • Peach Blast Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Peach Blast'

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    $3813
  • Tupelo Tower? Black Gum Tree

    Tupelo Tower™ Black Gum Tree

    Nyssa sylvatica

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    $13999

  • FYRE WING™ Jet Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Jet'

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    New arrival
    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Amber Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Amber'

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    New arrival
    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Hematite Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Hematite'

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    New arrival
    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Jadeite Coral Bells

    Heuchera 'Jadeite'

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    New arrival
    $4499

  • FYRE WING™ Rhodonite Coral Bells

    Heuchera villosa 'Rhodonite'

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    New arrival
    $4499
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    Saturnalia™ American Hybrid Oak

    Quercus hypoleucoides x rubra 'HSLMK'

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    $13999

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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