January
winterPlanning season. Cool temperatures are ideal for planting bare-root trees and cool-season annuals.
What to plant
- bare-root fruit trees
- cool-season annuals (petunias, snapdragons)
- herbs (parsley, cilantro)
Zone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
What Landscape Plants to Plant in June.
Your month-by-month calendar for trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and native plants in Zone 9b St. Augustine, FL.
June in Zone 9b · summer
Summer heat begins. Focus on maintenance, not new planting. Rainy season starts.
Florida fertilizer ordinance may restrict fertilizer application Jun-Sep.
This month's tasks
- Monitor irrigation (don't overwater in rainy season)
- Watch for fungal issues
- Hand-weed carefully
Plant these in June
54 plantsZone 9b
About Zone 9b in St. Augustine
Understanding our unique growing climate for year-round gardening success.
Mild Winters
Min temps 25 to 30°F with rare freezes
Year-Round Growing
Two planting seasons: cool and warm
Coastal Climate
High humidity, salt tolerance needed
October is the BEST planting month in St. Augustine! Cooler temperatures, reduced pests, and winter rains create ideal conditions for establishing trees, shrubs, and cool-season vegetables.
Year at a glance
The year at a glance.
February
winterLate winter transition. Last chance for dormant pruning before spring growth begins.
What to plant
- cool-season vegetables
- roses
- perennials
March
springBEST PLANTING MONTH. Spring arrives with ideal conditions for planting nearly everything.
What to plant
- native plants
- shrubs
- perennials
- warm-season annuals
- tropicals
April
springPrime planting continues. Warm soil and spring rains create perfect growing conditions.
What to plant
- all natives
- palms
- flowering shrubs
- groundcovers
- herbs
May
springLate spring is the last comfortable planting window before summer heat arrives.
What to plant
- heat-tolerant tropicals
- palms
- drought-tolerant natives
June
summerSummer heat begins. Focus on maintenance, not new planting. Rainy season starts.
What to plant
- Only heat-tolerant tropicals with daily irrigation
July
summerPeak heat and humidity. Maintenance focus: keep plants healthy through stress.
What to plant
- Avoid planting, it is too stressful for new plants
August
summerHurricane season peak. Continue maintenance. Prepare for fall planting season.
What to plant
- Start planning fall garden
- Order plants for September planting
September
fallSecond planting season begins. Temperatures start to moderate.
What to plant
- trees
- shrubs
- ornamental grasses (muhly grass for fall plumes)
- cool-season prep
October
fallExcellent planting month. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity.
What to plant
- trees
- shrubs
- perennials
- cool-season annuals
- vegetables
November
fallLate fall is still good for planting. Transition to winter preparation.
What to plant
- cool-season annuals
- pansies
- snapdragons
- vegetables (lettuce, broccoli)
December
winterWinter arrives. Limited planting but good for dormant trees and planning.
What to plant
- bare-root trees
- cool-season annuals
- winter vegetables
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