Hi there 👋

Our community has been asking the same question lately: What plants can I put on my patio right now? So, we thought we'd share the dirt with everyone!

But first, if temps consistently dip below 40°F nearby, potted plants' roots can be at risk — containers don't insulate like the ground does. Keep them cozy with these tips:

Use frost-proof containers like fiberglass, plastic, or wood to avoid cracking.
Choose larger containers for better insulation and place them near a wall for extra warmth.
Add mulch to insulate the soil or wrap the container with burlap.

Winter care? Easy. Just an occasional watering when temps hit above 50°F will do!

And now, our patio plant recs by growing zone:

Zone 2: Colorado Blue Spruce, Baby Blue Spruce
Zone 3: Emerald Green Arborvitae, Taylor Juniper
Zone 4: Weeping Norway Spruce, Blueberry
Zone 5: Japanese Maples, Butterfly Bush, Little Miss Figgy
Zone 6: Muhly Grass, Knockout Rose
Zone 7: Asiatic Jasmine, Blackberries, Star Jasmine
Zone 8: Tea Olive, Frost Proof Gardenia
Zone 9: Bay Laurel, Key Lime Bush
Zone 10: Mandarin Tree, Radicans Gardenia
Zone 11: Meyer Lemon Bush, Kumquat Tree
Zones 12 & 13: Monstera, Cacti & Succulents

Questions about your zone? Contact us, or get VIP treatment with a Virtual Plant Appointment.

Happy planting,

The Sill Team

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