Umbrella plant
Cyperus involucratus
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium to wet
11
USDA Hardiness Zone 11
40 to 50°F • Tropical climates
Includes sub-zones: 11a, 11b|Ideal for: tropical plants, palms, citrus trees|749 total plants
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What grows in USDA Zone 11?
Plants rated for Zone 11 are expected to tolerate average annual extreme winter lows in the 40 to 50°F range. This collection contains 749 matching plant profiles, including tropical plants, palms, citrus trees.
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Umbrella plant
Cyperus involucratus 'Baby Tut'
- USDA zones
- 9–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium to wet
Urn plant
Aechmea fasciata
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Vanilla
Vanilla planifolia
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Variegated pineapple
Ananas comosus var. Variegatus
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Variegated Swiss cheese plant
Monstera deliciosa 'Variegata'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Velvet leaf kalanchoe
Kalanchoe beharensis
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Dry to medium
Velvet plant
Gynura aurantiaca
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Venus' slipper
Paphiopedilum (group)
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Victoria water lily
Victoria amazonica
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Wet
Vilevine
Philodendron hederaceum
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Viper's bowstring hemp
Sansevieria trifasciata
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Vriesea
Vriesea splendens
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Wart fern
Phymatosorus scolopendria
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Water chestnut
Pachira aquatica 'Lemon Blush'
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium to wet
Water mimosa
Neptunia oleracea
- USDA zones
- 9–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Wet
Water poppy
Hydrocleys nymphoides
- USDA zones
- 9–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Wet
Water snowflake
Nymphoides indica
- USDA zones
- 8–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Wet
Water yam
Dioscorea alata
- USDA zones
- 9–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Wax begonia
Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum 'Harmony Scarlet'
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Wax gourd
Benincasa hispida
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Wax plant
Hoya carnosa
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Wax plant
Hoya nummularioides
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Weeping fig
Ficus benjamina
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
West Indian elm
Guazuma ulmifolia
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
West Indian jasmine
Plumeria alba
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
West Indian mahogany
Swietenia mahagoni
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
White dipladenia
Mandevilla boliviensis
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Wine palm
Borassus flabellifer
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Winter squash
Cucurbita moschata
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Winter squash
Cucurbita maxima
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Winter squash
Cucurbita argyrosperma
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Wishbone flower
Torenia fournieri
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Wishing tree
Cassia bakeriana
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Wollemi pine
Wollemia nobilis
- USDA zones
- 9–11
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Yellow bells
Tecoma stans GOLD STAR
- USDA zones
- 9–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Yellow bells
Tecoma stans
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Yellow Cosmos Plant
Cosmos sulphureus
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry to medium
Yellow jacobinia
Justicia aurea
- USDA zones
- 9–11
- Light
- Part shade
- Water
- Medium
Yellow oleander
Cascabela thevetioides
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
Yellow velvetleaf
Limnocharis flava
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium to wet
Yemen tree aloe
Aloe sabaea
- USDA zones
- 9–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Dry
Zebra plant
Aphelandra squarrosa
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Zebra plant
Calathea zebrina
- USDA zones
- 11–12
- Light
- Part shade to full shade
- Water
- Medium
Zinnia
Zinnia (group)
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Zinnia
Zinnia marylandica 'Pas553645' ZAHARA DOUBLE FIRE
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
- USDA zones
- 2–11
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Medium
Zonal geranium
Pelargonium × hortorum
- USDA zones
- 10–11
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Water
- Medium
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USDA Hardiness Zone 11 experiences winter minimum temperatures between40 to 50°F. This collection includes 749 plants specifically suited for Zone 11 conditions, including tropical plants, palms, citrus trees.
Understanding Your Hardiness Zone
The USDA hardiness zone is based on average annual minimum winter temperature. While it's an excellent starting point, also consider your local microclimate, soil conditions, rainfall patterns, and summer heat when selecting plants.