USDA Hardiness Zone 10 · Winter lows 30°F to 40°F

Best Plants for Zone 10

Zone 10 covers South Florida and coastal Southern California. Essentially frost-free — tropicals live outside year-round, and the challenge shifts to heat, salt, and drainage.

239 of our 500 fact-checked species are listed for Zone 10 — 144 of them pet-safe.

🪴 Adam's Needle Yucca

Yucca filamentosa · Shrub · Zones 4–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 African Daisy

Osteospermum ecklonis · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌼 African Marigold

Tagetes erecta · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💙 Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile)

Agapanthus africanus · Perennial · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🪻 Ageratum (Flossflower)

Ageratum houstonianum · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌵 Aloe Vera

Aloe vera · Succulent · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🟣 American Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana · Shrub · Zones 6–10

Full sun · Part sun · Shade💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🪻 Angelonia (Summer Snapdragon)

Angelonia angustifolia · Annual · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Annual Lobelia

Lobelia erinus · Annual · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 High⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌸 Annual Vinca (Madagascar Periwinkle)

Catharanthus roseus · Annual · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Arugula

Eruca vesicaria · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌿 Asiatic Jasmine

Trachelospermum asiaticum · Groundcover · Zones 7–10

Full sun · Part sun · Shade💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Bacopa

Chaenostoma cordatum · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 High⚠ Not pet-safe

🌲 Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum · Tree · Zones 5–10

Full sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🦌 Deer-resistant

🌿 Bay Laurel

Laurus nobilis · Edible · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌻 Beach Sunflower

Helianthus debilis · Groundcover · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🟣 Beet

Beta vulgaris · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🫑 Bell Pepper

Capsicum annuum · Edible · Zones 4–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🥒 Bitter Melon

Momordica charantia · Edible · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

💙 Black and Blue Anise Sage

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and Blue' · Perennial · Zones 7–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🧡 Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia alata · Vine · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌺 Blanket Flower

Gaillardia x grandiflora · Perennial · Zones 3–10

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌵 Blue Agave

Agave tequilana · Edible · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💙 Blue Daze

Evolvulus glomeratus · Groundcover · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💙 Blue Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata · Groundcover · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Bok Choy

Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🪻 Borage

Borago officinalis · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata · Perennial · Zones 9–11

Part sun · Shade💧 High🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🦌 Deer-resistant

🌺 Bottlebrush

Callistemon citrinus · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea spectabilis · Vine · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥦 Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🥦 Brussels Sprouts

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🤍 Butterfly Ginger Lily

Hedychium coronarium · Perennial · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🎃 Butternut Squash

Cucurbita moschata · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🥬 Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌴 Cabbage Palm (Sabal Palm)

Sabal palmetto · Tree · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🩷 Caladium

Caladium bicolor · Perennial · Zones 9–11

Part sun · Shade💧 High⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌼 Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Calendula officinalis · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🔔 Calibrachoa (Million Bells)

Calibrachoa × hybrida · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌾 California Fescue

Festuca californica · Ornamental Grass · Zones 7–10

Part sun · Shade💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🧡 California Fuchsia

Epilobium canum (Zauschneria californica) · Perennial · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Callaloo (Amaranth)

Amaranthus viridis · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe☀ Drought-tolerant

🧡 Canna Lily

Canna × generalis · Perennial · Zones 7–11

Full sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🍈 Cantaloupe

Cucumis melo (Reticulatus Group) · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🧡 Cape Honeysuckle

Tecoma capensis · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌻 Carolina Jessamine

Gelsemium sempervirens · Vine · Zones 7–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safeNative (SE)🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥕 Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🥔 Cassava (Yuca)

Manihot esculenta · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌻 Cat's Claw Vine

Dolichandra unguis-cati · Vine · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe

🌶️ Cayenne Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Cayenne' · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Celery

Apium graveolens · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe

🔥 Celosia (Cockscomb)

Celosia argentea · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌵 Century Plant

Agave americana · Succulent · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥒 Chayote

Sechium edule · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌸 Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum)

Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum · Shrub · Zones 7–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Cilantro (Coriander)

Coriandrum sativum · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

💐 Cleome (Spider Flower)

Cleome hassleriana · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Cleveland Sage

Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman' · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌳 Coast Live Oak

Quercus agrifolia · Tree · Zones 9–10

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥑 Cold-Hardy Avocado

Persea americana 'Mexicola' · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🍃 Coleus

Coleus scutellarioides · Annual · Zones 2–11

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🥬 Collard Greens

Brassica oleracea var. viridis · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌻 Common Sunflower

Helianthus annuus · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

💙 Concha California Lilac

Ceanothus 'Concha' · Shrub · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Confederate Jasmine (Star Jasmine)

Trachelospermum jasminoides · Vine · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Coontie

Zamia integrifolia · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun · Shade💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safeNative (SE)🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Coral Vine

Antigonon leptopus · Vine · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍃 Creeping Fig

Ficus pumila · Vine · Zones 8–11

Part sun · Shade · Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌿 Creosote Bush

Larrea tridentata · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Crinum Lily

Crinum x powellii · Perennial · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍂 Croton

Codiaeum variegatum · Shrub · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🥒 Cucumber

Cucumis sativus · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌿 Culantro

Eryngium foetidum · Edible · Zones 9–11

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

❤️ Cypress Vine

Ipomoea quamoclit · Vine · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Dahlberg Daisy

Thymophylla tenuiloba · Annual · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Dahlia

Dahlia hybrids · Perennial · Zones 8–10

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌳 'Desert Museum' Palo Verde

Parkinsonia x 'Desert Museum' · Tree · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Desert Willow

Chilopsis linearis · Tree · Zones 7–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Dill

Anethum graveolens · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

💜 Duranta (Golden Dewdrop)

Duranta erecta · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Dusty Miller

Jacobaea maritima · Annual · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍌 Dwarf Cavendish Banana

Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish' · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌱 Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' · Groundcover · Zones 7–10

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌴 Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal minor · Shrub · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌵 Eastern Prickly Pear

Opuntia humifusa · Succulent · Zones 4–10

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Echeveria

Echeveria elegans · Succulent · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍆 Eggplant

Solanum melongena · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe

🌿 Elephant Ear (Taro)

Colocasia esculenta · Perennial · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 High⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌾 Fakahatchee Grass

Tripsacum dactyloides · Ornamental Grass · Zones 6–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🪻 Fan Flower

Scaevola aemula · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🪴 Fig

Ficus carica · Edible · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe☀ Drought-tolerant

🔥 Firebush

Hamelia patens · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🎇 Firecracker Plant

Russelia equisetiformis · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Florence Fennel

Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌺 Four O'Clock

Mirabilis jalapa · Perennial · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🤍 Fragrant Tea Olive

Osmanthus fragrans · Shrub · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌽 French Marigold

Tagetes patula · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Fuchsia

Fuchsia × hybrida · Annual · Zones 10–11

Part sun · Shade💧 High🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🤍 Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides · Shrub · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🧄 Garlic

Allium sativum · Edible · Zones 2–10

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌻 Gazania (Treasure Flower)

Gazania rigens · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera jamesonii · Annual · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌼 German Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🤍 Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum paraguayense · Succulent · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🫚 Ginger

Zingiber officinale · Edible · Zones 9–11

Part sun · Shade💧 High🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🗡️ Gladiolus

Gladiolus × hortulanus · Perennial · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🏵️ Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena globosa · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Globe Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus · Edible · Zones 7–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌵 Golden Barrel Cactus

Echinocactus grusonii · Succulent · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🫛 Green Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌶️ Habanero Pepper

Capsicum chinense 'Habanero' · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌺 Hardy Amaryllis

Hippeastrum x johnsonii · Perennial · Zones 7–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🟣 Homestead Purple Verbena

Glandularia canadensis 'Homestead Purple' · Perennial · Zones 6–10

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Hyacinth Bean Vine

Lablab purpureus · Vine · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Impatiens

Impatiens walleriana · Annual · Zones 10–11

Part sun · Shade💧 High🐾 Pet-safe

🍋 Improved Meyer Lemon

Citrus x meyeri · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌸 Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica · Shrub · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌲 Italian Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens · Tree · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Ixora

Ixora coccinea · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌱 Jade Plant

Crassula ovata · Succulent · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌶️ Jalapeño Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeño' · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe

💛 Japanese Aucuba

Aucuba japonica · Shrub · Zones 7–10

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Japanese Fatsia

Fatsia japonica · Shrub · Zones 8–10

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌿 Japanese Holly Fern

Cyrtomium falcatum · Perennial · Zones 6–10

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍑 Japanese Persimmon

Diospyros kaki 'Fuyu' · Edible · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Japanese Pittosporum

Pittosporum tobira · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun · Shade💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌹 Knock Out Rose

Rosa 'Radrazz' (KNOCK OUT) · Shrub · Zones 5–10

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌼 Lantana

Lantana camara · Groundcover · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💙 Larkspur

Consolida ajacis · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🧅 Leek

Allium ampeloprasum (Leek Group) · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌾 Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🥬 Lettuce

Lactuca sativa · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌲 Leyland Cypress

x Cuprocyparis leylandii · Tree · Zones 6–10

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Liriope (Monkey Grass)

Liriope muscari · Groundcover · Zones 5–10

Full sun · Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍑 Loquat

Eriobotrya japonica · Edible · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Louisiana Iris

Iris x louisiana · Perennial · Zones 6–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 High⚠ Not pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🥬 Malabar Spinach

Basella alba · Edible · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌺 Mandevilla

Mandevilla × amabilis · Vine · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🥭 Mango

Mangifera indica · Edible · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Mealycup Sage

Salvia farinacea · Perennial · Zones 8–10

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Melampodium

Melampodium divaricatum · Annual · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Mexican Bird of Paradise

Caesalpinia mexicana · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Mexican Heather

Cuphea hyssopifolia · Annual · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌙 Moonflower

Ipomoea alba · Vine · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌳 Moringa

Moringa oleifera · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor · Vine · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌹 Moss Rose

Portulaca grandiflora · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍇 Muscadine Grape

Vitis rotundifolia 'Carlos' · Edible · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Mustard Greens

Brassica juncea · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🍊 Nagami Kumquat

Citrus japonica 'Nagami' · Edible · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌼 Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌸 New Guinea Impatiens

Impatiens hawkeri · Annual · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe

🌿 New Zealand Flax

Phormium tenax · Perennial · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌵 Ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens · Succulent · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🫛 Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

☠️ Oleander

Nerium oleander · Tree · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🧅 Onion

Allium cepa · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🥬 Ornamental Kale

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🍃 Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine

Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' · Annual · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe☀ Drought-tolerant

🍈 Papaya

Carica papaya · Edible · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌵 Parry's Agave

Agave parryi · Succulent · Zones 5–10

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌷 Parry's Penstemon

Penstemon parryi · Perennial · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Parsley

Petroselinum crispum · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🥕 Parsnip

Pastinaca sativa · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe

🥜 Peanut

Arachis hypogaea · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

⭐ Pentas (Egyptian Star Flower)

Pentas lanceolata · Annual · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Perennial Peanut

Arachis glabrata · Groundcover · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌷 Petunia

Petunia × atkinsiana (syn. Petunia × hybrida) · Annual · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🫘 Pigeon Pea (Gungo Pea)

Cajanus cajan · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌴 Pindo Palm (Jelly Palm)

Butia capitata · Tree · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌾 Pink Muhly Grass

Muhlenbergia capillaris · Ornamental Grass · Zones 6–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Pitch Apple (Autograph Tree)

Clusia rosea · Shrub · Zones 10–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Plumeria (Frangipani)

Plumeria rubra · Shrub · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌶️ Poblano Pepper

Capsicum annuum 'Poblano' · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌲 Podocarpus (Yew Pine)

Podocarpus macrophyllus · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Polka Dot Plant

Hypoestes phyllostachya · Annual · Zones 2–11

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🍎 Pomegranate

Punica granatum 'Wonderful' · Edible · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥔 Potato

Solanum tuberosum · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🌵 Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia engelmannii · Succulent · Zones 7–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🎃 Pumpkin

Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin Group) · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🟣 Purple Fountain Grass

Cenchrus setaceus 'Rubrum' (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum') · Ornamental Grass · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Purple Heart

Tradescantia pallida · Groundcover · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Purple Passion Fruit

Passiflora edulis · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🟣 Purple Vine Lilac

Hardenbergia violacea · Vine · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🌴 Queen Palm

Syagrus romanzoffiana · Tree · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🔴 Radish

Raphanus sativus · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🕷️ Red Spider Lily

Lycoris radiata · Perennial · Zones 6–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Red Yucca

Hesperaloe parviflora · Perennial · Zones 5–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Roselle (Jamaican Sorrel)

Hibiscus sabdariffa · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus · Edible · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌴 Sago Palm

Cycas revoluta · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍊 Satsuma Mandarin

Citrus unshiu 'Owari' · Edible · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌴 Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Scarlet Sage

Salvia splendens · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌶️ Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet' · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🤍 'Silver Falls' Dichondra

Dichondra argentea 'Silver Falls' · Groundcover · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Snapdragon

Antirrhinum majus · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

💜 Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea · Perennial · Zones 7–10

Full sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌳 Southern Live Oak

Quercus virginiana · Tree · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌳 Southern Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora · Tree · Zones 7–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌿 Southern Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum capillus-veneris · Perennial · Zones 7–10

Part sun · Shade💧 High🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🦌 Deer-resistant

🫘 Southern Pea (Black-Eyed Pea)

Vigna unguiculata · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Southern Wax Myrtle

Myrica cerifera · Shrub · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Spinach

Spinacia oleracea · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe

🌿 Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🫛 Sugar Snap Pea

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌸 Sunshine Mimosa (Powderpuff)

Mimosa strigillosa · Groundcover · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia maritima · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌱 Sweet Basil

Ocimum basilicum · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌽 Sweet Corn

Zea mays var. saccharata · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe

🍃 Sweet Marjoram

Origanum majorana · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌸 Sweet Pea

Lathyrus odoratus · Vine · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🍠 Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe☀ Drought-tolerant

🥬 Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (Cicla Group) · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌱 Texas Frogfruit

Phyla nodiflora · Groundcover · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

💜 Texas Sage (Cenizo)

Leucophyllum frutescens · Shrub · Zones 8–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌿 Thai Basil

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora · Edible · Zones 10–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🍅 Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🍅 Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌸 Torenia (Wishbone Flower)

Torenia fournieri · Annual · Zones 2–11

Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🔴 Toyon (Christmas Berry)

Heteromeles arbutifolia · Shrub · Zones 8–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Low⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍈 Tropical Guava

Psidium guajava · Edible · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🟠 Turmeric

Curcuma longa · Edible · Zones 8–11

Part sun💧 High🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant

🫜 Turnip

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe

🌸 Viola (Horned Violet)

Viola cornuta · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌿 Walter's Viburnum

Viburnum obovatum · Shrub · Zones 7–10

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safeNative (SE)🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🍉 Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

🌸 Wax Begonia

Begonia cucullata (syn. Begonia semperflorens) · Annual · Zones 9–11

Full sun · Part sun · Shade💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant

🌴 Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei · Tree · Zones 7–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Yellow Bells (Esperanza)

Tecoma stans · Shrub · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌻 Yellow Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia)

Handroanthus chrysotrichus · Tree · Zones 9–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators☀ Drought-tolerant

🌼 Zinnia

Zinnia elegans · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Low🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🌺 Zonal Geranium

Pelargonium × hortorum · Annual · Zones 2–11

Full sun · Part sun💧 Moderate⚠ Not pet-safe🦌 Deer-resistant☀ Drought-tolerant

🥒 Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo · Edible · Zones 2–11

Full sun💧 Moderate🐾 Pet-safe🐝 Pollinators

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