HerbOnion
Allium cepa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet
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
Herb
SucculentOrchid Cactus
Epiphyllum
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeOrchid Tree
Bauhinia variegata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 20-35 feet × 25-35 feet
HerbOregano
Origanum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 12-18 inches
ShrubOregon Grape Holly
Mahonia aquifolium
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-10 feet × 3-4 feet
PerennialOyster Plant
Tradescantia spathacea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 18-24 inches (spreads indefinitely by offsets)
GrassPampas Grass
Cortaderia selloana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 8-12 feet × 6-8 feet
AnnualPansy
Viola wittrockiana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-10 inches × 8-12 inches
PerennialPaperwhite Narcissus
Narcissus papyraceus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 6-8 inches
GrassPapyrus
Cyperus papyrus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 3-4 feet
HerbParsley
Petroselinum crispum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-12 inches × 8-10 inches
HouseplantPeace Lily
Spathiphyllum wallisii
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-4 feet × 1-3 feet
Fruit TreePeach
Prunus persica
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 10-15 feet
Fruit TreePear
Pyrus communis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-30 feet × 15-20 feet
TreePecan
Carya illinoinensis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 70-100 feet × 40-75 feet
PerennialPentas
Pentas lanceolata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-4 feet × 18-24 inches
HouseplantPeperomia
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 12-24 inches
GroundcoverPerennial Peanut
Arachis glabrata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 3-6 feet (spreading groundcover)
GroundcoverPeriwinkle
Vinca
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-18 inches × 12-24 inches
Fruit TreePersimmon
Diospyros kaki
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
AnnualPetunia
Petunia hybrida
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-12 inches × 12-18 inches (varies by type)
ShrubPhilippine Violet
Barleria cristata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 3-4 feet
ShrubPhotinia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 8-12 feet
TreePignut Hickory
Carya glabra
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 50-65 feet × 30-40 feet
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.