Note: For purposes of comparison, both Springfield & Ponchatoula, LA are in USDA Plant Zone 8b (not too far from Zone 9a)

    Basically, a perennial is a plant that lives for at least 3 years or longer.
But, a desirable perennial is a plant that lives at least 3 years while producing loads of attractive blooms for a long period during the growing season.
We try our best to sell only desirable perennials!

Canna Lilly
     Cannas are considered winter hardy in zones 7 through 10.

Coreopsis
    Coreopsis, also called 'Tickseed' is hardy in zones 4 thru 9

Daylilly
    Daylillies are winter hardy, depending on variety, in zones 3 thru 9

Echinacea
    Echinacea, also called 'Coneflower' is winter hardy in zones 4 thru 9

Hibiscus Rose Mallow
    Rose Mallow Hibiscus, commonly called 'Dinner Plate Hibiscus' is hardy in zones 4 thru 9

Lavender
    Lavender, commonly called 'English Lavender' is hardy in zones 6 thru 8

Shasta Daisy
    Leucanthemum, AKA Shasta Daisy is hardy in zones 3 thru 9

Salvia
Perennial Salvia, commonly called 'Sage' is hardy in zones 4 thru 8

Tecoma
    Tecoma stans commonly called 'Esperanza' is a tender perennial hardy in zones 8 thru 10. Planted in the ground, it should come back from the roots.