10 Lemon tree

CITRUS LIMON, ZONES 9 TO 11

Tuck a lemon tree into a sunny corner during the cold months, then move the pot to the patio for summer. Dwarf varieties grow only 4 to 6 feet tall and behave more like a bush than a tree. Why we love it: The sweet scent of citrus blossoms can turn a home into a Southern paradise. A dwarf Meyer lemon makes the perfect glass of lemonade, and the plant is suited for pots.

Jill Staake lives in Florida, where her growing amaryllis collection delights her with vivid displays each spring.