Zones 8-11 Yearly Planting Guide for Southern Gardens

Written by Florida Backyard Vegetable Gardener

July 14, 2026

Zones 9-11

Where are Zones 9-11?

The USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 comprise the hottest and most tropical regions of the United States, including Hawaii.

Zone 9 includes central Florida, southern Louisiana and Texas and stretches up the west coast in a narrow band on the western coast of California.

Zone 10 encompasses south Florida, southeast California, the southernmost tip of Texas, and much of Hawaii.

Zone 11—the most tropical zone in the U.S.—includes the Florida Keys and most of Hawaii’s Big Island.

Zone 8-11 Planting Guide

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