TreeTropical Hydrangea
Dombeya wallichii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 10-20 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
Tree
PerennialTropical Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies significantly by species)
TreeTupelo
Nyssa sylvatica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 30-60 feet × 20-30 feet
ShrubTurk's Cap
Malvaviscus arboreus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-10 feet × 5-10 feet
GroundcoverTwinflower
Dyschoriste oblongifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 1-2 feet
HouseplantUmbrella Tree
Schefflera actinophylla
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 25-40 feet × 15-25 feet
AnnualVerbena
Glandularia ×hybrida
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-12 inches × 12-24 inches
ShrubViburnum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-20 feet × 4-15 feet
PerennialWall Germander
Teucrium chamaedrys
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
GroundcoverWater Hyssop
Bacopa monnieri
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 4-6 inches × spreads 12-18+ inches
ShrubWax Myrtle
Morella cerifera
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 10-20 feet
ShrubWhite Candles
Whitfieldia elongata
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-4 feet
ShrubWild Coffee
Psychotria nervosa
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 4-10 feet × 4-8 feet
AnnualWild Leek
Allium ampeloprasum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 6-12 inches
TreeWild Lime
Zanthoxylum fagara
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
AnnualWild Poinsettia
Euphorbia cyathophora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3.5 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeWinged Elm
Ulmus alata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 45-70 feet × 30-40 feet
HerbWinter Savory
Satureja montana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-1.5 feet × 1-2 feet
AnnualWishbone Flower
Torenia fournieri
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
PerennialYarrow
Achillea millefolium
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies by cultivar)
ShrubYaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-25 feet
ShrubYellow Anise
Illicium parviflorum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 8-12 feet
PerennialYellowtop
Flaveria linearis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 3-4 feet
ShrubYesterday-Today-Tomorrow
Brunfelsia pauciflora
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-10 feet × 6-8 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.