SucculentString of Pearls
Senecio rowleyanus
- Light
- Bright Indirect Light, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 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
Succulent
SucculentSucculent
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- Dependent on variety × Dependent on variety
ShrubSumac
Rhus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 7-15 feet (shrub form typical in cultivation; occasionally to 30+ feet as small tree) × 10-20 feet
ShrubSummersweet
Clethra alnifolia
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 4-6 feet
PerennialSunflower
Helianthus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- Dependent on variety × 1-4 feet (varies greatly by species)
AnnualSunPatiens
Impatiens hybrida
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubSurinam Cherry
Eugenia uniflora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-20 feet × 8-12 feet
ShrubSwamp Rose
Rosa palustris
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-6 feet
PerennialSwamp Rosemallow
Hibiscus grandiflorus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6-15 feet × 4-8 feet
ShrubSwamp Titi
Cyrilla racemiflora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 6-15 feet
GroundcoverSwamp Twinflower
Dyschoriste humistrata
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet (6-12 in) × 2-4 feet
ShrubSweet Olive
Osmanthus fragrans
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-25 feet × 10-20 feet
VineSweet Potato Vine
Ipomoea batatas
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 3-6+ feet (spreading vines)
TreeSweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 60-75 feet × 40-50 feet
AnnualSwiss Chard
Beta vulgaris
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet
HerbTarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
FernTasmanian Tree Fern
Dicksonia antarctica
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 8-12 feet
ShrubTexas Sage
Leucophyllum frutescens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 4-5 feet (naturally compact)
PerennialThoroughwort
Eupatorium rotundifolium
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-4 feet × 2-4 feet
ShrubThryallis
Galphimia gracilis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 5-9 feet × 4-6 feet
HerbThyme
Thymus vulgaris
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
ShrubTi Plant
Cordyline fruticosa
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-10 feet × 2-4 feet
PerennialToad Lily
Tricyrtis hirta
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
AnnualTomato
Solanum lycopersicum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-8 feet × 2-4 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.