Patio Plants

These plants are a great choice for your patio, porch, or stoop because they thrive in containers. But don't limit yourself! They'll also do great planted in-ground.

  • Juiced® Orange Jessamine

    Juiced® Orange Jessamine

    Growing Zone: 7-10 outdoors

    Juiced® Orange Jessamine

    From $119 $129
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  • Texas Pink Pomegranate Tree

    Texas Pink Pomegranate Tree

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 7-11 outdoors

    Texas Pink Pomegranate Tree

    No green thumb? No problem!
    From $99
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  • bundle | 1 Gallon | Isabella | Almond

    Bay Laurel

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors

    Bay Laurel

    Easy Care, Big Rewards
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  • bundle | 1 Quart | Single

    Citronella Bush

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 9-11 outdoors

    Citronella Bush

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  • bundle | 3 Gallon | Mexia | Cement Grey

    Bloomerang Lilac Bush

    Growing Zone: 3-7 outdoors

    Bloomerang Lilac Bush

    A fragrant repeat performer
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  • bundle | 3 Gallon | Agnes | Cement Grey

    Arabica Coffee Plant

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 9-11 outdoors

    Arabica Coffee Plant

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  • Deutschland Astilbe

    Deutschland Astilbe

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Deutschland Astilbe

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  • Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea

    Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea

    Growing Zone: 4-8 outdoors

    Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea

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  • bundle | 3-4 ft. | Mexia | Cement Grey

    Japanese Loquat

    Growing Zone: 4-11 indoors / 8-11 outdoors

    Japanese Loquat

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  • Blue Marvel Salvia

    Blue Marvel Salvia

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Blue Marvel Salvia

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  • Picture Purrfect Catmint

    Picture Purrfect Catmint

    Growing Zone: 3-8 outdoors

    Picture Purrfect Catmint

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  • Bridal Veil® Agapanthus

    Bridal Veil® Agapanthus

    Growing Zone: 7-11 outdoors

    Bridal Veil® Agapanthus

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  • Royal Cape® Plumbago

    Royal Cape® Plumbago

    Growing Zone: 9-11 outdoors

    Royal Cape® Plumbago

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  • Boursault Catawba Rhododendron

    Boursault Catawba Rhododendron

    Growing Zone: 4-8 outdoors

    Boursault Catawba Rhododendron

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  • Everbearing Mulberry Tree

    Everbearing Mulberry Tree

    Growing Zone: 4-10 outdoors

    Everbearing Mulberry Tree

    Non-Stop Berries
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  • Javelin Forte™ Deep Rose Spanish Lavender

    Javelin Forte™ Deep Rose Spanish Lavender

    Growing Zone: 7-9 outdoors

    Javelin Forte™ Deep Rose Spanish Lavender

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  • Baby Pete™ Agapanthus

    Baby Pete™ Agapanthus

    Growing Zone: 8-11 outdoors

    Baby Pete™ Agapanthus

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  • Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris

    Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris

    Growing Zone: 4-10 outdoors

    Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris

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  • June Hosta

    June Hosta

    Growing Zone: 3-8 outdoors

    June Hosta

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  • Pink Dynamo™ Hydrangea

    Pink Dynamo™ Hydrangea

    Growing Zone: 5-9 outdoors

    Pink Dynamo™ Hydrangea

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  • Vision in Pink Astilbe

    Vision in Pink Astilbe

    Growing Zone: 4-8 outdoors

    Vision in Pink Astilbe

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  • bundle | 1 Gallon | Isabella | Almond

    Ivory Prince Hellebore

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Ivory Prince Hellebore

    Festive flowers that love the cold
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  • bundle | 1 Gallon - Single | Grow Pot

    Cinnamon Fern

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Cinnamon Fern

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  • bundle | 2 Gallon | Mexia | Cream

    Redemption™ Colocasia

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 7-11 outdoors

    Redemption™ Colocasia

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  • Barbie Pink' Guava

    Barbie Pink' Guava

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors

    Barbie Pink' Guava

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  • Ice Cream Banana Tree

    Ice Cream Banana Tree

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors

    Ice Cream Banana Tree

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  • Winner's Circle™ Climbing Rose

    Winner's Circle™ Climbing Rose

    Growing Zone: 4-10 outdoors

    Winner's Circle™ Climbing Rose

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  • Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple

    Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple

    Growing Zone: 4-10 outdoors

    Hot Wings™ Tatarian Maple

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  • Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

    Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

    Growing Zone: 5-9 outdoors

    Bellini® Raspberry Crape Myrtle

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  • Mighty® Chocolate Cherry Astilbe

    Mighty® Chocolate Cherry Astilbe

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Mighty® Chocolate Cherry Astilbe

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  • Sun Parasol® Original XP Bluephoria™ Mandevilla

    Sun Parasol® Original XP Bluephoria™ Mandevilla

    Growing Zone: 10-11 outdoors

    Sun Parasol® Original XP Bluephoria™ Mandevilla

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  • bundle | 1 Gallon - Single | Isabella | Top Half Mustard

    Li'l Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

    Growing Zone: 5-9 outdoors

    Li'l Bang™ Red Elf Coreopsis

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  • Double Scoop™ Watermelon Deluxe Coneflower

    Double Scoop™ Watermelon Deluxe Coneflower

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Double Scoop™ Watermelon Deluxe Coneflower

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  • bundle | 1 Gallon - Single | Isabella | Almond

    Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf

    Growing Zone: 5-11 outdoors

    Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf

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  • bundle | 1 Gallon - Single | Isabella | Top Half Black

    ColorGrass® Twister

    Growing Zone: 5-9 outdoors

    ColorGrass® Twister

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  • Dwarf Tiny Tank Cast Iron Plant

    Dwarf Tiny Tank Cast Iron Plant

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 6-9 outdoors

    Dwarf Tiny Tank Cast Iron Plant

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  • Olive Tree

    Olive Tree

    Olive Tree

    The go-to tree for elevated interiors
    From $39 $54
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  • Meyer Lemon

    Meyer Lemon

    Growing Zone: 4-11 patio / 8-11 outdoors

    Meyer Lemon

    Store bought < backyard grown
    From $99 $109
    Citrus Sale — $99
  • bundle | 5 Gallon | Mexia | Cream

    Peggy Martin Climbing Rose

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Peggy Martin Climbing Rose

    So hardy, it's nicknamed the 'survivor rose'
    From $99 $109
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    Plant Of The Month Club

    Plant Of The Month Club

    Meet a new plant every month
    From $69
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  • Bird of Paradise

    Bird of Paradise

    Bird of Paradise

    Paradise, delivered
    From $69
  • Large Double Orchid

    Large Double Orchid

    Large Double Orchid

    Can bloom for months
    From $139
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  • Black Olive Tree

    Black Olive Tree

    Black Olive Tree

    Also known as the Shady Lady or Cloud Tree
    From $279
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  • Fiddle Leaf Fig

    Fiddle Leaf Fig

    Fiddle Leaf Fig

    The design darling
    From $69
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  • Digital Gift Card

    Digital Gift Card

    Giftnote

    Digital Gift Card

    From $50
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    Money Tree Plant

    Money Tree Plant

    The OG good-luck tree
    From $39
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  • Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Snake Plant Zeylanica

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $59
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  • Pothos Marble Queen

    Pothos Marble Queen

    Pothos Marble Queen

    The queen of houseplants
    From $59
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A patio, porch, or stoop can be a garden with the right plants!

Why Some Plants Thrive in Containers
Not all plants are built for container life, but many are, and some actually prefer it. Plants that do well in containers tend to have compact root systems, tolerate the slightly drier conditions that containers create, and adapt well to the restricted soil volume. Dwarf and grafted varieties of traditionally large plants, like Japanese Maple trees, citrus trees, and fruit trees, have been grown to perform at their best in pots, delivering full-sized character in a patio-friendly package.

The Benefits of Container Gardening
Growing outdoor plants in containers offers advantages that in-ground gardening can't match. Containers give you complete control over soil quality, drainage, and placement. You can move plants to follow the sun, protect them from frost, or rearrange your space seasonally. Container gardens can also be lower-maintenance: less weeding, easier pest management, and the flexibility to bring tender plants inside when it gets chilly.

Iconic Plants That Are Surprisingly Container-Friendly
Some of the most impressive patio plants are ones you might not expect to grow in a pot. Japanese Maple trees bring stunning seasonal color and elegant structure to a patio or entryway. Citrus trees like the Meyer Lemon, Calamondin Orange, and Kumquat are great to grow in containers, producing fragrant blooms and edible fruit on a patio or balcony. The Patio Peach, a dwarf peach tree grown specifically for container growing, produces peaches in a compact, manageable form.

When to Start Planting Outdoors in Containers
The right time depends on your region and the last expected frost date. In most states, container planting can start in spring, typically between March and May, depending on your USDA hardiness zone. In warmer climates like Southern California, Texas, and Florida, outdoor container gardening can begin as early as February.

What outdoor plants grow best in containers?
Japanese Maple trees, citrus trees, dwarf fruit trees, lavender, ornamental grasses, and flowering perennials like salvia and coneflower are among the best outdoor plants for container growing.

Can you grow fruit trees on a patio?
Yes. Dwarf and grafted citrus, peach, fig, and apple trees are well-suited to container growing and can produce fruit on a sunny patio or balcony.