PerennialGerbera Daisy
Gerbera jamesonii
- Light
- Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-1.5 feet × 1-1.5 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
FernGiant Leather Fern
Acrostichum danaeifolium
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6-12 feet × 5-10 feet
TreeGinkgo
Ginkgo biloba
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 50-80 feet × 30-40 feet
VineGlorybower
Clerodendrum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 10-20 feet
GroundcoverGolden Creeper
Ernodea littoralis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 3-6 feet
ShrubGolden Dewdrop
Duranta erecta
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-18 feet × 10-15 feet
TreeGolden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 30-40 feet × 30-40 feet
PerennialGoldenrod
Solidago
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-5 feet × 2-3 feet
AnnualGomphrena
Gomphrena globosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet
GroundcoverGopher Apple
Licania michauxii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 6-10 feet
Fruit TreeGrapefruit
Citrus paradisi
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-20 feet × 10-15 feet
ShrubGrayleaf Teabush
Melochia tomentosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 6-8 feet (smaller with pruning)
GroundcoverGreen and Gold
Chrysogonum virginianum
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.25-0.5 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialGreen Eyes
Berlandiera subacaulis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-1.5 feet × 1-2 feet
Evergreen TreeGreen Giant Arborvitae
Thuja
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 30-50 feet × 12-20 feet
PerennialGround Cherry
Physalis grisea
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1.5-2.5 feet × 2-3 feet
HouseplantHeartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- Dependent on variety × 12-24 inches
AnnualHeliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate-High
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
FernHolly Fern
Cyrtomium falcatum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialHollyhock
Alcea
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubHopbush
Dodonaea viscosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 6-10 feet
PerennialHorsetail
Equisetum hyemale
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-5 feet × spreading (contain with barrier or pot)
PerennialHosta
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6 inches to 3 feet × 1-4 feet (varies dramatically by cultivar)
HouseplantHoya
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-6 feet long (trailing/climbing vine) × 1-3 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.