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  • Alocasia Low Rider Elephant Ear (Alocasia 'Low Rider'), a perennial featuring erect form.

    Alocasia Low Rider Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Low Rider'

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    $6923
  • Tiny Shadow Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Shadow') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Shadow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Shadow' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969
  • Noble Maiden White Lupine

    Noble Maiden Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Noble Maiden'

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    $2968
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    Grandiose® Series Asiatic Lilies (Yellow, Orange, & Pink)

    Lilium asiaticum 'Grandiose' Mixed

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    $2969
  • Pink Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily blooms with orange stamens surrounded by green buds in a garden planting.

    Tiny Pearl Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Pearl' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969
  • Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Nugget') plant, crop photo - Jun 26, 2026

    Tiny Nugget Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Nugget' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969
  • Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily (Lilium asiaticum 'Tiny Heroes') plant, crop photo - Jun 1, 2026

    Tiny Heroes Asiatic Lily

    Lilium 'Tiny Heroes' (Lily Looks Series)

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    $2969

  • Summer Snow Asiatic Lily

    Lilium asiaticum 'Summer Snow'

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    $2979

  • Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet® Reblooming Azalea

    Rhododendron x 'Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet'

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    $2654
  • Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Sombrero Tres Amigos') plant, crop photo - May 19, 2025

    Sombrero® Tres Amigos Coneflower

    Echinacea x hybrida 'Sombrero Tres Amigos'

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    $3899

  • Alocasia Sumo Elephant Ear

    Alocasia 'Sumo'

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    $6928
  • Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium (Delphinium x 'Kingsley'), a perennial featuring purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Kingsley Delphinium

    Delphinium x 'Kingsley'

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    $3893

  • Westcountry™ Blacksmith Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Westcountry Blacksmith'

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    $5021
  • Proven Winners® Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Staircase™ Orange Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Staircase Orange'

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    $4989

  • Cauticola Sedum

    Sedum cauticola

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    $3296

  • Color Splash Rose

    Rosa 'Color Splash'

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    $7176

  • Southern Magnolia

    Magnolia grandiflora

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    (12)
    $6999

  • Lo & Behold® Purple Haze Butterfly Bush

    Buddleia x 'Purple Haze'

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    (6)
    $2649
  • Proven Winners® Westcountry™ Terracotta Lupine

    Westcountry™ Terracotta Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Terracotta'

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    $4993

  • Gallery Pink Lupine

    Lupinus polyphyllus 'Gallery Pink'

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    $3001
  • Fashionably Early Flamingo Phlox

    Fashionably Early Flamingo Hybrid Phlox

    Phlox x 'Fashionably Early Flamingo'

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    $3497
  • Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium (Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'), a perennial featuring blue, purple flowers and perennial.

    Delgenius™ Shelby Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Shelby'

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    $3890

  • Delgenius™ Breezin Delphinium

    Delphinium 'Delgenius Breezin'

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    $3900
  • Gallery Red Lupine (Lupinus 'Gallery Red'), a perennial featuring red, white flowers and perennial.

    Gallery Red Lupine

    Lupinus 'Gallery Red'

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    $2983

  • Darcy™ Clematis

    Clematis 'Darcy'

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    $5211
  • True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Sincerity Floribunda Rose

    Rosa 'True Sincerity'

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    New arrival
    $6875
  • True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose - Bush - Nature Hills Nursery - 2 Container -

    True Bloom™ True Inspiration™ Hybrid Tea Rose

    Rosa x 'True Inspiration'

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    New arrival
    $6875

  • Coral Miracle On The Hudson™ Rose

    Rosa 'Coral Miracle on the Hudson'

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    New arrival
    $7626

  • Rock 'N Low™ Boogie Woogie Sedum

    Sedum x 'Boogie Woogie'

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    $3466

  • Raspberry Eclipse Daylily

    Hemerocallis 'Raspberry Eclipse'

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    $4079

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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