PerennialButterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 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
Perennial
FernButton Fern
Pellaea rotundifolia
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
ShrubButtonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 4-10 feet × 6-8 feet
TreeButtonwood
Conocarpus erectus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-40 feet × 20-30 feet (can be maintained smaller with pruning)
AnnualCabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 18-24 inches (head size varies by variety)
PerennialCaladium
Caladium bicolor
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 12-18 inches (varies by variety)
Fruit TreeCalamondin
Citrus microcarpa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-14 feet × 8-10 feet
AnnualCalendula
Calendula officinalis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet
AnnualCalibrachoa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialCalla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubCamellia
Camellia japonica
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 10-15 feet (can reach 25 feet with age)
PerennialCanna Lily
Canna generalis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 2-3 feet (varies by cultivar
PerennialCape Fuchsia
Phygelius capensis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 2-3 feet
CycadCardboard Palm
Zamia furfuracea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-5 feet × 5-8 feet
PerennialCardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-5 feet × 1-2 feet
VineCarolina Coralbead
Cocculus carolinus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 15-20 feet (can exceed 5 m / 16 ft) × 6-10 feet
VineCarolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 3-6 feet
PerennialCarolina Wild Petunia
Ruellia caroliniensis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2.5 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubCarolina Wolfberry
Lycium carolinianum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 3-6 feet
PerennialCast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 18-24 inches × 24-36 inches (spreads slowly by rhizomes)
PerennialCat Whiskers
Orthosiphon aristatus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
HerbCatnip
Nepeta cataria
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low-Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
AnnualCauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
AnnualCelery
Apium graveolens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 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.