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Plants Perfect For Zone 9 

If you live in USDA hardiness zone 9, you have several options when it comes to plants you can add to your garden. Whether you're looking for trees to shade your patio or deck, need some attractive border plants, or want to line your driveway or walkway with vibrant blooms, here are some zone 9 plants that will make your outdoor space even more beautiful. 

 Sweetgum trees are ideal for zone 9 and are known for their beautiful orange and yellow leaves. The tree blooms in the spring and proliferate. Sweetgum trees need both sun and shade to grow to can reach more than 20 feet at maturity. These trees are an attractive addition to your yard since they provide shade and eye-catching color. 

 Trillium is ideal for a home garden of any size. The perennial displays white, pink, or red flowers and blooms in spring and summer. The colors develop quickly and reach about 2.5 inches in width; the entire trillium can grow to around 18 inches. It's best to plant the trillium in soil that is well-drained and filled with nutrients. These flowers grow well in full shade but can also thrive in half sun and half shade. 

 If you're looking for flowers with a deeper color, Bird's Foot Violet is a great choice. These violets are excellent border plants and showcase their blue or violet in the spring. The flowers grow well in sun or partial shade, and the petals are often used as part of essential oils. Bird's foot violet flowers are edible, and the plant can also be used as a natural bug repellent for your garden. 

 Phlox plants are another excellent ground cover that reveals lavender or blue flowers. Some phlox plants have red, white, and pink flowers. These perennials bloom in spring and grow best in a combination of sun and shade or full sun. The plant is versatile and can grow in several types of soil, and the flowers give off a pleasant fragrance. 

 Goldenrods are ideal for a garden space as well, especially if you want a low-maintenance flower with a radiant color. You can grow the flowers in sun or shade, and they reach under 10 feet in height at maturity. Goldenrod is great for flower beds because the flowers are deer resistant. The flower blooms in summer and fall, which could motivate you to spend more time outdoors during these seasons. 

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