Zone 9: All Plants (USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9)

Browse live plants selected for USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9, where winters are short and mild and warm conditions extend much of the year. This collection includes Zone 9 perennials, Zone 9 trees, and Zone 9 shrubs and bushes, along with herbs and annuals suited to dependable establishment in heat-tolerant landscapes.

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Almanac Planting Co: Variegated Liriope (variegated turf grass) showcasing its striking purple flower spikes among beautifully striped green and yellow leaves, perfect for adding visual interest and contrast to any garden setting.
Liriope 'Variegata'
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Almanac Planting Co: Luxuriant Royal Purple Liriope (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'), commonly known as Turf Grass, showcasing its deep purple flower spikes against robust green foliage, perfect for borders and ornamental gardens.
Liriope 'Royal Purple'
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Almanac Planting Co: Lush border of Big Blue Liriope (Liriope muscari), known for its hardy nature and grass-like appearance, ideal for creating low maintenance and visually appealing garden outlines.
Liriope 'Big Blue'
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Almanac Planting Co: Close-up of Encore Azalea 'Autumn Starburst' (Rhododendron) blooms, showcasing the unique pink and white petals, perfect for adding a burst of color to partial shade gardens.
Encore® Azalea 'Autumn Starburst'
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co: The dense foliage of Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Ogon') thriving in a garden bed, showcasing how it can be used as a groundcover or an architectural plant due to its upright growth habit.
Golden Variegated Sweet Flag
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Almanac Planting Co: The White Drift Rose (Rosa 'Meizorland') presents clusters of pure white blooms with subtle hints of cream, a testament to its continuous blooming ability, perfect for creating an elegant, low-maintenance floral display in both formal and informal gardens.
White Drift® Rose
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co: The dense foliage of the Popcorn Drift Rose (Rosa 'Novarospop') overflows with abundant small blooms, offering a showy yet manageable garden feature that's drought-resistant, making it a top pick for eco-conscious landscapes and xeriscaping designs.
Popcorn Drift® Rose
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Almanac Planting Co: The Red Drift Rose (Rosa 'Meigalpio') creates a striking impact with its clusters of petite, crimson flowers cascading over a natural stone wall, ideal for a vibrant ground cover and adding alluring color to rock gardens and borders.
Red Drift® Rose
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Almanac Planting Co: Flourishing Pink Knockout Roses (Rosa 'Radcon') amidst a complementary sea of purple catmint (Nepeta), creating a harmonious color contrast that's a feast for the eyes, ideal for sustainable landscaping and attracting beneficial pollinators.
Pink Knock Out® Rose
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Almanac Planting Co: A vibrant display of Pink Double Knock Out Roses (Rosa 'Radtko') flourishing in a lush garden setting. These hardy shrubs are renowned for their disease resistance and continuous blooms, perfect for adding a splash of color to any landscape design.
Pink Double Knock Out® Rose
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Almanac Planting Co: Lush and full-bodied, Proven Winners 'Miss Molly' Butterfly Bush (Buddleia x) showcases its vivid magenta flowers, a fantastic choice for gardeners aiming to create a dynamic and colorful display that blooms from summer to fall, ensuring a long-lasting garden spectacle.
Miss Molly Butterfly Bush
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co: Sky Pencil Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil'). A row of three, growing in a bed in front of a white, brick wall.
Sky Pencil Holly
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Co: Proven Winners Dark Lavender CHIFFON® Rose of Sharon growing as a large bush in a mulch bed.
Dark Lavender CHIFFON® Rose of Sharon
$89.95
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Almanac Planting Grande Rio Verde Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica (AKA Physalis ixocarpa))
Grande Rio Verde Tomatillo
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Almanac Planting Co Zinnia 'Queeny Red Lime' (Zinnia elegans). Burgundy outer petals with a creamy lime center.
Zinnia 'Queeny Red Lime'
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Daphne Perfume Princess Live Plant Potted on a Table
Daphne Perfume Princess™
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Almanac Planting Co String of Pearls Plant (Senecio rowleyanus (AKA Curio rowleyanus)). Growing in a terra cotta pot and cascading off the sides of it.
String of Pearls
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Almanac Planting Co Honeysuckle Vine 'Magnifica' in bloom with a hummingbird feeding from it
Honeysuckle Vine 'Magnifica'
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Almanac Planting Voodoo Lily (Amorphophallus konjac) flowering in a garden
Voodoo Lily
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Almanac Planting Sunsugar Orange Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Sunsugar Orange Cherry Tomato
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Almanac Planting Co 'Raspberry Cream' Globe Amaranth
Globe Amaranth 'Raspberry Cream'
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Almanac Planting Green Zebra Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Green Zebra Tomato
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Almanac Planting Boston Pickling Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Boston Pickling Cucumber Plant
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Almanac Planting Co Blue Eyed Grass 'Suwannee' (Sisyrinchium nashii 'Suwannee') Light blue blooms with yellow centers
Blue Eyed Grass 'Suwannee'
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Almanac Planting Co Echinacea 'Double Scoop™ Cranberry' Close-Up Image of a Bloom
Echinacea 'Double Scoop™ Cranberry'
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Almanac Planting West Indian Lemon Grass Growing Outside
West Indian Lemon Grass
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Almanac Planting Co Japanese Holly Fern (Cyrtomium falcatum). A cluster of foliage with serrated edges.
Japanese Holly Fern
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Almanac Planting Co Pineapple Tomato. A heirloom tomato with a ribbed body and orange skin.
Pineapple Tomato
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Almanac Planting Co Spider Plant 'Irish' (Chlorophytum comosum 'Irish') in a pot on a desk
Spider Plant 'Irish'
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Almanac Planting Co Forest Pansy Redbud Tree (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy') in bloom. The flowers are pinkish purple and are profuse. The tree is in a grass lawn with forest in the background. Commonly called Purple Eastern Redbud, Purple American Redbud, and Purple American Judas Tree.
Forest Pansy Redbud
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Shopping Plants by Zone 9

What grows well in USDA Zone 9?


USDA Zone 9 supports a broad range of landscape plants due to its short, mild winters and long warm season.

With winter lows typically ranging from 20°F to 30°F, many perennials, shrubs, and trees overwinter reliably, while heat-tolerant herbs and annuals can thrive for extended periods throughout the year.

Are all of these plants winter-hardy in Zone 9?


Not all of them. While many plants in USDA Zone 9 remain evergreen or continue growing through mild winters, this collection also includes seasonal growers such as annuals and tender varieties that are not intended to persist year-round.

Hardiness information is listed on each product page so you can distinguish between long-term plantings and seasonal additions.

How should I start choosing plants for Zone 9?


Begin with your goals—shade, screening, flowering display, edible crops, or low-maintenance coverage. In USDA Zone 9, extended warm periods and higher heat exposure make it especially important to consider sun tolerance, irrigation needs, and long-term canopy size.

Use filters to narrow by plant type, mature height, and light conditions so each selection performs well in your specific setting.

When is the best time to plant in Zone 9?


In USDA Zone 9, planting is typically most successful during fall, winter, and early spring when temperatures are cooler and soil moisture is more consistent. Establishing plants before peak summer heat reduces stress and supports stronger root development.

Tender annuals and warm-season crops can be planted after any local frost risk has passed.

What should I prioritize when designing a garden in Zone 9?


Short winters and prolonged warmth shift the design focus toward heat resilience and year-round presence.

Selecting evergreen structure and plants suited to extended growing periods supports consistent landscape performance across much of the year.

What if I live near the border of Zone 8 or Zone 10?


If your property falls near a Zone 9 boundary, local conditions may influence plant performance more than the USDA map alone.

Coastal influence, elevation, humidity, and urban heat retention can create slightly cooler or warmer growing environments. Reviewing plants suited for Zone 8 or Zone 10 can provide helpful comparison when selecting plants for long-term reliability in warm climates.