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Zone 9 Plants

Zone 9 represents an average annual extreme minimum of 20 to 30°F. Our library has 1,803 records whose stored range includes it. This is a growing-range filter, not proof of winter survival. Check lifecycle, cultivar, light and site conditions.

White frangipani flowers among glossy evergreen leaves
“Frangipani - Plumeria obtusa” by Tatters · CC BY 2.0. Cropped, resized, and saved as WebP.

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Zone 9a and zone 9b

Zone 9a represents 20 to 25°F and 9b 25 to 30°F in average annual extreme minimum temperature. Our records use whole-zone ranges, so this list cannot resolve borderline half-zone cultivar ratings. A zone does not supply first/last frost dates or a planting date; check local weather and extension calendars.

What is actually hard about zone 9

Some plants need a particular winter chilling period to flower or fruit. This varies by species and cultivar. The zone band alone cannot establish chill hours, summer suitability or planting dates. Ask a local nursery about the exact variety and its chilling needs; do not use a broad species label as a flowering promise.

Showing 36 of 1,803, sorted to span the back, middle and front of a bed. Filter by light to narrow it.

Zone 9

Typical annual minimum
20 to 30°F(-7 to -1°C)
Matching species in our library
1,803

Typical annual minimum temperature: 20 to 30°F. 1,803 species in our library match this zone and light

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  • Feijoa

    Acca sellowiana

    tree
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    5–6 ft
    Mature height
    10–15 ft
    Est. price
    $60–150

  • Hibiscus Manihot

    Abelmoschus manihot

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    2–3 ft
    Mature height
    4–6 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Peter Pan Lily of the Nile

    Agapanthus africanus 'Peter Pan'

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    1–2 ft
    Mature height
    1–2 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20
  • Northwind Switchgrass

    Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

    grass
    Zones
    5–9
    Spacing
    2–3 ft
    Mature height
    4–5 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Blue False Indigo

    Baptisia australis

    perennial
    Zones
    3–9
    Spacing
    3–4 ft
    Mature height
    3–4 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Creeping Phlox

    Phlox subulata

    groundcover
    Zones
    3–9
    Spacing
    1–3 ft
    Mature height
    0.25–0.5 ft
    Est. price
    $5–12

  • Century Plant

    Agave salmiana

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    8–13 ft
    Mature height
    8–13 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Amole

    Agave amica

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    1–3.5 ft
    Mature height
    2–3 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Cast Iron Plant

    Aspidistra elatior

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    1–2 ft
    Mature height
    2–3 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Flying Saucers

    Ipomoea tricolor

    vineAnnual

    Annual cultivation; the listed range is not a winter-survival rating.

    Zones
    2–12
    Spacing
    3–6 ft
    Mature height
    8–10 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Bleeding Heart

    Lamprocapnos spectabilis

    perennial
    Zones
    3–9
    Spacing
    1–3 ft
    Mature height
    2–3 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Cimbru

    Satureja hortensis

    perennialAnnual

    Annual cultivation; the listed range is not a winter-survival rating.

    Zones
    2–11
    Spacing
    1–3 ft
    Mature height
    1.5 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Lemon Beebrush

    Aloysia citriodora

    shrub
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    6–8 ft
    Mature height
    6–8 ft
    Est. price
    $40–85

  • Yellow Colicroot

    Aletris lutea

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    0.5–1 ft
    Mature height
    1–4 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Dusty Miller

    Centaurea cineraria

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    1–1.17 ft
    Mature height
    0.5–2 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Everlasting Pea

    Lathyrus

    vine
    Zones
    2–11
    Spacing
    1–3 ft
    Mature height
    1–9 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Deutschland Astilbe

    Astilbe japonica 'Deutschland'

    perennial
    Zones
    4–9
    Spacing
    1.5–2 ft
    Mature height
    1.5–2 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Blunt-lobed Cliff Fern

    Woodsia obtusa

    perennial
    Zones
    1–10
    Spacing
    2–2.5 ft
    Mature height
    1–1.5 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Lance Leaf Azara

    Azara lanceolata

    tree
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    8–12 ft
    Mature height
    12–18 ft
    Est. price
    $60–150

  • Carolina Wiregrass

    Aristida stricta

    grass
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    1–3 ft
    Mature height
    1–3 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Bog Sundew

    Drosera capillaris

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    0.08–0.25 ft
    Mature height
    0.08 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Virginia Creeper

    Parthenocissus quinquefolia

    vine
    Zones
    3–10
    Spacing
    5–10 ft
    Mature height
    30–50 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Bee Balm 'Jacob Cline'

    Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'

    perennial
    Zones
    4–9
    Spacing
    2–3 ft
    Mature height
    3–4 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Cranesbill

    Geranium maculatum

    groundcover
    Zones
    3–11
    Spacing
    1–1.5 ft
    Mature height
    1.17–1.5 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Bismark Palm

    Bismarckia nobilis

    tree
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    1–2 ft
    Mature height
    10–40 ft
    Est. price
    $150–260

  • Beautyberry

    Callicarpa acuminata

    shrub
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    5–6 ft
    Mature height
    4–5 ft
    Est. price
    $40–85

  • Lance Leaf Blanket Flower

    Gaillardia aestivalis

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    0.67–1 ft
    Mature height
    1–1.5 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Baltimore Belle rose

    Rosa 'Belle de Baltimore'

    perennial
    Zones
    4–11
    Spacing
    6–10 ft
    Mature height
    8–13 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • Whirling Butterflies Gaura

    Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'

    perennial
    Zones
    5–9
    Spacing
    2–3 ft
    Mature height
    2–3 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Ajuga

    Ajuga reptans

    groundcover
    Zones
    3–10
    Spacing
    0.5–1 ft
    Mature height
    0.5–1 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Angel's Trumpet

    Brugmansia x candida

    shrub
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    3–5 ft
    Mature height
    5–10 ft
    Est. price
    $60–150

  • Pale Grass Pink

    Calopogon pallidus

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    0–1 ft
    Mature height
    1–3 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55

  • African Daisy

    Gerbera jamesonii

    perennial
    Zones
    8–10
    Spacing
    1–1.25 ft
    Mature height
    1–1.5 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

  • Rosa The Generous Gardener 'AUSdrawn'

    Rosa The Generous Gardener 'AUSdrawn'

    vine
    Zones
    4–11
    Spacing
    3–4 ft
    Mature height
    5–10 ft
    Est. price
    $24–55
  • Bigleaf Hydrangea

    Hydrangea macrophylla

    shrub
    Zones
    6–11
    Spacing
    3.5 ft
    Mature height
    3–6 ft
    Est. price
    $40–85

  • Alpine Violet

    Cyclamen

    perennial
    Zones
    4–11
    Spacing
    0.67–1 ft
    Mature height
    0.33–1 ft
    Est. price
    $8–20

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Neighbouring zones

Zone 8 — one step colder

Where these numbers come from

The ZIP lookup uses PRISM Climate Group’s 2023 hardiness data (40,502 ZIP records). The catalogue uses stored NC State and Missouri Botanical Garden records. A versioned public extract and filtering method are linked below; upstream lifecycle and plant-type tags can conflict.

Card prices are internal container-size budgeting estimates, not current nursery quotes or stock checks. Verify lifecycle, cultivar, local restrictions, soil, drainage and dimensions. This is not the official USDA map.