ShrubHydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
- Light
- Part Shade (morning sun, afternoon shade)
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 3-8 feet × 3-8 feet (varies greatly by species)
Plant Collection
Zone 9aHardy
Plants that handle Northeast Florida cold snaps and rebound well in our Zone 9b gardens.
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Zone 9a Hardy Plants
Shrub
SucculentIce Plant
Delosperma cooperi
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.25-0.5 feet × 1-2 feet
AnnualImpatiens
Impatiens walleriana
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubIndian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-7 feet × 4-8 feet (varies by cultivar)
HouseplantIndian Laurel Fig
Ficus microcarpa
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 25-40 feet × 25-40 feet
GroundcoverIrish Moss
Sagina subulata
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 0.25-0.5 feet × 0.5-1 feet
ShrubIxora
Ixora coccinea
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 4-6 feet (varies by cultivar)
TreeJacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 25-40 feet × 40-60 feet
SucculentJade Plant
Crassula ovata
- Light
- Part Sun, Bright Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 2-3 feet
TreeJapanese Blueberry Tree
Elaeocarpus decipiens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-35 feet × 15-25 feet
TreeJapanese Maple
Acer palmatum
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-20 feet × 15-20 feet
ShrubJapanese Pieris
Pieris japonica
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 3-6 feet
ShrubJasmine
Jasminum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-15 feet × 3-6 feet, varies by species and training
ShrubJatropha
Jatropha integerrima
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 6-10 feet
ShrubJuniper
Juniperus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-25 feet × 3-8 feet (varies by species and cultivar)
AnnualKale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 12-18 inches
PerennialKangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos flavidus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-5 feet × 2-4 feet
FernKimberly Queen Fern
Nephrolepis obliterata
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-4 feet
VineKiwi Vine
Actinidia deliciosa
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-30 feet × 10-15 feet
VineLady Banks Rose
Rosa banksiae
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 20-40 feet × 10-20 feet
PalmLady Palm
Rhapis excelsa
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-12 feet × 4-8 feet
GroundcoverLamb's Ear
Stachys byzantina
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 12-18 inches
PerennialLanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialLantana
Lantana camara
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 3-5 feet (varies by species and cultivar)
Zone 9a Hardy Questions
Are zone 9a hardy good for St. Augustine gardens?+
Zone 9a Hardy can work well in St. Augustine when matched to Zone 9b light, water, soil, and coastal exposure.
How should I choose zone 9a hardy?+
Choose zone 9a hardy by mature size, sun exposure, water needs, and whether the planting site gets salt wind or deer pressure.
Can Southern Horticulture help me pick zone 9a hardy?+
Yes. Bring photos of your space and our team can help match zone 9a hardy to your conditions and design goals.