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FAQ #5654

Can I grow bougainvillea outside all year long in Austin, Texas?

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No. Bougainvillea is rated as USDA cold hardiness Zone 9. Zone 9 is limited to the coastal areas of Texas south of Houston and the Rio Grande Valley area, so you would have to protect your plants from frost and freezing.

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