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.

  • Meyer Lemon Bush

    Meyer Lemon Bush

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

    Meyer Lemon Bush

    Store bought < backyard grown
    Comes with a FREE Grow Kit! While supplies last.
    From $99 $109
    Free Gift With Purchase
  • bundle | 1-2 ft. | Isabella | Top Half Mustard

    Meyer Lemon Tree

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

    Meyer Lemon Tree

    Indoor/Outdoor Versatility
    Comes with a FREE Grow Kit! While supplies last.
    From $99 $115
    Free Gift With Purchase
  • Star Jasmine

    Star Jasmine

    Growing Zone: 7-10 outdoors

    Star Jasmine

    A cascade of delicate, star-shaped flowers
    From $69
    On Sale
  • 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 $139
    On Sale
  • bundle | 3 Gallon | Mexia | Cement Grey

    Bloomerang Lilac Bush

    Growing Zone: 3-7 outdoors

    Bloomerang Lilac Bush

    A fragrant repeat performer
    From $159
    On Sale
  • Amethyst Falls Wisteria

    Amethyst Falls Wisteria

    Growing Zone: 5-9 outdoors

    Amethyst Falls Wisteria

    Perfect for smaller spaces
    From $129
    On Sale
  • Fukushu Kumquat Tree

    Fukushu Kumquat Tree

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

    Fukushu Kumquat Tree

    From $139
  • bundle | 3 Gallon - Single | Mexia | Cream

    Endless Summer® Hydrangea

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Endless Summer® Hydrangea

    Breathtaking blooms for your garden
    From $115
    On Sale
  • Phenomenal™ Lavender Plant

    Phenomenal™ Lavender Plant

    Growing Zone: 5-9 outdoors

    Phenomenal™ Lavender Plant

    Color and fragrance worth lingering over
    From $39 $49
    On Sale
  • bundle | 3 Gallon - 2 Pack | Agnes | Cement Grey

    Double Knock Out® Rose

    Growing Zone: 5-10 outdoors

    Double Knock Out® Rose

    Add a punch of color to your garden
    From $65
    On Sale
  • Bonfire Patio Peach Plant

    Bonfire Patio Peach Plant

    Growing Zone: 5-8 outdoors

    Bonfire Patio Peach Plant

    Staff favorite!
    From $149
  • Blue Moon Wisteria

    Blue Moon Wisteria

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Blue Moon Wisteria

    Robust and Winter-Hardy
    From $129
    Pollinator-Friendly
  • Key Lime Tree

    Key Lime Tree

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

    Key Lime Tree

    This tree is a must-have
    From $129
    Pollinator-Friendly
  • Dr. Ruppel Clematis

    Dr. Ruppel Clematis

    Growing Zone: 4-8 outdoors

    Dr. Ruppel Clematis

    From $95 $99
    On Sale
  • Sarah Bernhardt Peony

    Sarah Bernhardt Peony

    Growing Zone: 4-8 outdoors

    Sarah Bernhardt Peony

    From $75
  • bundle | 1 Gallon | Isabella | Top Half Mustard

    Carolina Jasmine

    Growing Zone: 7-10 outdoors

    Carolina Jasmine

    From $49
    On Sale
  • bundle | 1 Gallon | Isabella | Almond

    Key Lime Bush

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

    Key Lime Bush

    Easy Peasy Lime Squeezy
    From $95
    On Sale
  • bundle | 1 Gallon | Isabella | Almond

    Bay Laurel

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

    Bay Laurel

    Easy Care, Big Rewards
    From $99 $109
    On Sale
  • Everbearing Mulberry Tree

    Everbearing Mulberry Tree

    Growing Zone: 4-10 outdoors

    Everbearing Mulberry Tree

    Non-Stop Berries
    From $59
    On Sale
  • bundle | 3 Gallon | Mexia | Cream

    Tangerine Beauty Crossvine

    Growing Zone: 6-9 outdoors

    Tangerine Beauty Crossvine

    From $129
  • Double Scoop™ Watermelon Deluxe Coneflower

    Double Scoop™ Watermelon Deluxe Coneflower

    Growing Zone: 4-9 outdoors

    Double Scoop™ Watermelon Deluxe Coneflower

    From $59
    On Sale
  • Armandii Snowdrift Clematis

    Armandii Snowdrift Clematis

    Growing Zone: 7-9 outdoors

    Armandii Snowdrift Clematis

    From $139
    Pollinator-Friendly
  • Genoa Lemon Tree

    Genoa Lemon Tree

    Growing Zone: 4-10 patio / 9-10 outdoors

    Genoa Lemon Tree

    From $139
    Pollinator-Friendly
  • 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 $95
  • bundle | 2 Gallon | Agnes | Black

    Truly Tiny Dwarf Banana Tree

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

    Truly Tiny Dwarf Banana Tree

    Small footprint, big payoff
    From $95
  • Gardenia Bush

    Gardenia Bush

    Gardenia Bush

    Pollinators love me!
    From $49
    Pollinator-Friendly
  • Clementine Mandarin Tree

    Clementine Mandarin Tree

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

    Clementine Mandarin Tree

    From $139
  • bundle | Large | Pallas | Cream

    Large Braided Hibiscus

    Large Braided Hibiscus

    Place indoors or outdoors
    From $109
    New Arrival
  • Pink Muhly Grass

    Pink Muhly Grass

    Growing Zone: 6-9 outdoors

    Pink Muhly Grass

    Ready for a pop of color?
    From $85
    Pollinator-Friendly
  • bundle | 3-4 ft. | Mexia | Cement Grey

    Japanese Loquat

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

    Japanese Loquat

    From $129
    On Sale
  • bundle | 3 Gallon | Agnes | Cream

    Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea

    Growing Zone: 3-8 outdoors

    Dragon Baby™ Hydrangea

    From $115
  • bundle | 3 Gallon | Mexia | Cream

    Black Knight Butterfly Bush

    Growing Zone: 5-9 outdoors

    Black Knight Butterfly Bush

    Irresistible to butterflies and other pollinators
    From $95
    On Sale
  • bundle | 3 Gallon | Agnes | Black

    Wonderful Pomegranate Tree

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

    Wonderful Pomegranate Tree

    Fruit-producing powerhouse
    From $59
    On Sale
  • Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea

    Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea

    Growing Zone: 4-8 outdoors

    Vanilla Strawberry™ Hydrangea

    From $99 $109
    On Sale
  • Baby Pete™ Agapanthus

    Baby Pete™ Agapanthus

    Growing Zone: 8-11 outdoors

    Baby Pete™ Agapanthus

    From $65
    On Sale
  • bundle | 1 Gallon - Single | Isabella | Top Half Black

    Foxtail Fern

    Growing Zone: 9-11 outdoors

    Foxtail Fern

    From $65
    On Sale

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  • Olive Tree

    Olive Tree

    Olive Tree

    The go-to tree for elevated interiors
    Comes with a FREE Grow Kit! While supplies last.
    From $59
    Free Gift With Purchase
  • bundle | Medium | Isabella | Sage

    Money Tree Plant

    Money Tree Plant

    The OG good-luck tree
    From $39
    Best Seller
  • Plant Of The Month Club

    Plant Of The Month Club

    Plant Of The Month Club

    Meet a new plant every month
    From $69
    Best Seller
  • Large Double Orchid

    Large Double Orchid

    Large Double Orchid

    Can bloom for months
    From $139
    Best Seller
  • Meyer Lemon Bush

    Meyer Lemon Bush

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

    Meyer Lemon Bush

    Store bought < backyard grown
    Comes with a FREE Grow Kit! While supplies last.
    From $99 $109
    Free Gift With Purchase
  • Digital Gift Card

    Digital Gift Card

    Giftnote

    Digital Gift Card

    From $50
  • bundle | Medium | Isabella | Bubblegum

    Ponytail Palm

    Ponytail Palm

    Choose your planter style & color
    From $69
    Pet-Friendly
  • bundle | Medium | Isabella | Lavender

    Snake Plant Laurentii

    Snake Plant Laurentii

    So easy!
    From $39
  • bundle | 1-2 ft. | Isabella | Top Half Mustard

    Meyer Lemon Tree

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

    Meyer Lemon Tree

    Indoor/Outdoor Versatility
    Comes with a FREE Grow Kit! While supplies last.
    From $99 $115
    Free Gift With Purchase
  • Fiddle Leaf Fig

    Fiddle Leaf Fig

    Fiddle Leaf Fig

    The design darling
    From $69
    Best Seller
  • bundle | Medium | Isabella | White

    ZZ Plant

    ZZ Plant

    Great for beginners!
    From $79
  • Star Jasmine

    Star Jasmine

    Growing Zone: 7-10 outdoors

    Star Jasmine

    A cascade of delicate, star-shaped flowers
    From $69
    On Sale

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.