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Garden plants that thrive in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10

USDA plant hardiness zone 10 covers areas in Southern Florida, in Southern Texas, and in the Central and Southern Coast of California. This page includes only species of which seeds, cuttings, live plants, etc. are commonly commercially available.

Annotation: USDA plant hardiness zones describe temperature conditions only, not precipitation, soil conditions or other factors that are crucial for gardening. So, even if a species is identified as suited for a particular zone, it may require watering or other extensive care.

Flowers

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Annuals

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Some annual flowers may come back in subsequent years.

Perennials

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Some of the following flowers that are annual plants in cooler climates, may be perennial in zone 10. The behavior may also depend on the variety.

Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker; zones 5–9), among others. In California, Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans) and Treasureflowers (Gazania linearis) are considered to be potentially invasive species which may be advised not to plant.

Flowering shrubs and trees

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Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Azalea (zone 3–9), Flowering Cherry (5–8), Forsythia (4–9), and Rhododendron (4–8), among others.

Flowering plants that grow well on a trellis

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Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Clematis (zone 4–9), most varieties of Honeysuckle (5–9), Hydrangea (3–9), Trumpet Vine (4–9), and Wisteria (5–9), among others.

Ornamental grasses

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Succulents

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Other

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Edibles

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Fruit bearing trees

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Hardiness Zone 10 may be too warm for: Almonds (zones 5/7–9), Apples (3–8), Apricots (4–9), Cherries (5–7), Hazelnuts (4–9), Hickory (4–8), Nectarines (5–9), Pears (4–8), Pecan (5–8), Sweet Chestnuts (5–7), and Walnuts (4–9), among others. In California, Fig trees (Ficus carica) and Olive trees (Olea europaea) are considered to be potentially invasive species which may be advised not to plant.

Berries

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For berries that grow on trees see above.

Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Barberries (4–8), Bilberries (3–8), Chokeberries (3–8), Cloudberries (2–4), Cranberries (2–6), Currant (3–8), Dewberries (4–9), Elderberries (3–9), Goji berries (5–9), Gooseberries (3–8), Huckleberries (3–9), Jostaberries (5–9), Lingonberries (3–9), Mulberries (4/5–8), and Salmonberries (4–9), among others.

Other fruits

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Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Pumpkins (zone 3–9), among others.

Legumes

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Root vegetables

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Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Fennel (zone 5–9), Garlic (5–8), Horseradish (3–9), Parsnip (2–9), and Rutabagas (3–9), among others. In California, Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is considered to be a potentially invasive species which may be advised not to plant.

Cruciferous vegetables

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Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Cabbage (zone 2–9) and Garden Cress (6–9), among others.

Leafy green vegetables, herbs

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Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Anise Hyssop (zone 4–9), Chicory (3-9), Chives (3–9), Endive (4–9), Fenugreek (5–9), Lettuce (4–9), Lovage (4–8), Peppermint (5–9), Spinach (5–6), and Tarragon (2–9), among others.

Other

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Hardiness zone 10 may be too warm for: Asparagus (zone 2–9), Saffron (6–9), and Sassafras (4-9), among others.

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