Zone 9 - Perennials

Explore perennials that are well-suited for USDA Zone 9, offering reliable performance year after year in your climate. These hardy plants are selected to withstand local winter conditions while delivering beautiful blooms, foliage, and long-lasting garden interest throughout the growing season.

A close-up of a vibrant red hibiscus flower with delicate petals and a yellow-tipped stigma, surrounded by green leaves and more hibiscus flowers in the background.
Close-up of a vibrant purple 'Viticella Purpurea Plena Elegans' Clematis double-flowering bloom surrounded by green leaves and partially visible buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three vibrant, double-layered purple flowers bloom among green leaves on this disease-resistant 'Viticella Purpurea Plena Elegans' Clematis, their many petals glowing in natural light - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Viticella Purpurea Plena Elegans' Clematis

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Four vibrant 'Viticella Venosa Violacea' Clematis blooms with pointed petals and white centers appear among green leaves beside a white wooden lattice - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Viticella Venosa Violacea' Clematis

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The 'Vulcan' Hosta, a striking shade perennial, features large white-centered variegated leaves in a garden bed, complemented by yellow-green ornamental grass and brown mulch - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of 'Vulcan' Hosta, a prized shade perennial, boasts large leaves with creamy white centers and dark green edges, creating a lush display in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Vulcan' Hosta

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A close-up of 'Watermelon Ruffles' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) in full bloom, displaying vibrant pink ruffled petals and a yellow-tipped stamen, with lush green leaves and more hibiscus flowers in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of a vibrant pink 'Watermelon Ruffles' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) in full bloom, surrounded by green foliage and several unopened buds under bright sunlight. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

'Watermelon Ruffles' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

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Close-up of a 'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) flower with three purple petals, yellow stamens, and long green leaves. Other similar perennial flowers and buds appear among the surrounding foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia) features slender green leaves and small purple flowers, thriving in mulched garden beds among grass and lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

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A dense cluster of 'Whitecap' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) fills the frame, with yellow-centered white blooms and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of 'Whitecap' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) blooms displays crisp white petals and yellow centers overlapping, with these cheerful perennial flowers filling the frame in a fresh, vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Whitecap' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)

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A 'Wrinkle in Time' Hosta with green and yellow variegated leaves and purple, bell-shaped flowers on tall stems. Several more are slightly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.‘Wrinkle in Time’ Hosta is a standout shade perennial with green leaves edged in yellow and tall stems of small purple flowers. Ideal for borders, it thrives among other hostas and leafy plants in the garden or greenhouse - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Wrinkle in Time' Hosta

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Close-up of three Amazing Daisies® 'Banana Cream II' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) blooms with white petals and yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves and stems in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Amazing Daisies® 'Banana Cream II' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) with yellow centers blooms in dark mulch, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Amazing Daisies® 'Banana Cream II' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)

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Top-down view of Amazing Daisies® 'Marshmallow' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) with white, frilly-petaled blooms with yellow centers, great for brightening gardens amidst lush green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. A cluster of Amazing Daisies® 'Marshmallow' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) with white petals and yellow centers blooms in a garden bed with green leaves and mulch, set against a grassy background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Amazing Daisies® 'Marshmallow' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)

$18.99
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Close-up of Amazing Daisies® 'Spun Silk' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) blooms with yellow centers and long, narrow petals, set against lush green foliage for a fresh, vibrant look in a perennial garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Amazing Daisies® 'Spun Silk' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) displays white, frilled petals and yellow centers among green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Amazing Daisies® 'Spun Silk' Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)

$18.99
$18.99

Top-down view of Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) features clusters of white blooms with yellow centers and lush green foliage, creating a cheerful, perennial display that brightens any garden when grown in sunny outdoor spots - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum) blooms with white petals and yellow centers, nestled among green foliage and soil, highlighting the beauty of this classic perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Amazing Daisies® Daisy May® Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum)

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Close-up of Arctic Blaze® Fuchsia Perennial Salvia features clusters of bright pink, tubular flowers with unique lobed petals and reddish stems, surrounded by green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Blaze® Fuchsia Perennial Salvia

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Close-up of vivid magenta-pink Arctic Blaze® Purple Perennial Salvia flowers with fuzzy petals and dark stems, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Blaze® Purple Perennial Salvia

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Close-up of vibrant Arctic Blaze® Red Perennial Salvia flowers with delicate petals and dark stems, set against green leaves. This hardy perennial is in full bloom, known for its rich color, unique shape, and deer-resistant qualities - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Blaze® Red Perennial Salvia

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Close-up of Arctic Fox™ Lemon Cream Foxglove (Digitalis) shows pale yellow, tubular flowers clustered on a tall green stem - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Fox™ Lemon Cream Foxglove (Digitalis)

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A close-up of Arctic Fox™ Rose Foxglove (Digitalis), a classic cottage garden favorite, showing dense clusters of pink, bell-shaped flowers with lighter peach interiors and tiny speckles along a vertical green stem - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of Arctic Fox™ Rose Foxglove (Digitalis) with tall stalks of peach-pink tubular blooms and green leaves. This long-blooming perennial adds cottage charm, thriving in sunlight and complementing any garden with its stunning color - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Arctic Fox™ Rose Foxglove (Digitalis)

$18.99
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Top-dwon view of a vibrant cluster of Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis) perennial blooms bright yellow in a wood-mulched garden bed, with green leaves peeking below the dense flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis) is a bushy yellow perennial with bright daisy-like blooms above green leaves, thriving in a garden bed mulched with wood and surrounded by grass - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Athena Gold™ False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$19.99
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Several large purple-blue Baroness Fookes™ Clematis flowers with pale yellow centers bloom among green leaves with ruffled petals with a reddish stripe - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Baroness Fookes™ Clematis

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A close-up of a 'Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia) in full bloom, showcasing its large yellow ruffled petals with orange tones at the center, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large 'Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia) in full bloom displays pale yellow, delicately layered petals and yellow stamens, set against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Bartzella' Peony (Paeonia)

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A dense clump of tall, slender, purple-tinted Blackhawk' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon) grows in a garden with green grass and other plants in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of dark purple blades of Blackhawk' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon) with yellowish pollen, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Blackhawks' Big Blue Stem Grass (Andropogon)

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A close-up of the Blue Light® Clematis, a compact climbing vine with double purple blooms and pale yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves and stems against a blurred brick wall background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Blue Light® Clematis is a compact climbing vine with clusters of light purple, layered flowers featuring green centers, all set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Roseville Farms

Blue Light® Clematis

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$19.99

A close-up of Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis, a compact patio vine with lush green leaves, six delicate purple-pink petals, and a yellow center - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis shows its six-petaled pink blooms with a yellow center, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Boulevard® Abilene™ Clematis

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Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis features vibrant magenta pink six-petaled blooms with pale yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis features bright magenta-pink blooms with yellow centers set against lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Acropolis™ Clematis

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A close-up of the Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis, featuring pale lavender blue pointed petals and a center of dark purple and white stamens, surrounded by green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisPale lavender-blue flowers with pointed petals and spiky purple centers bloom among green leaves, highlighting the striking beauty of the reblooming Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Boulevard® Bernadine™ Clematis

$20.99
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