Zone 8 - Perennials

Discover the best perennials for Zone 8 at Garden Crossings. These perennials thrive in hot southern climates and deliver strong drought tolerance, pollinator appeal, foliage, and beautiful, long-lasting blooms to gardens and containers. 

Whether your space is drenched in full sun or is partially shaded, there’s an option to suit your growing needs in our collection. Shop plants for your zone, including rose mallow, beardtongues, lavender, clematis, and more!

Tall spikes of densely clustered purple and pink flowers grow close together, surrounded by green leaves, creating a vibrant and colorful floral display.
Top-down close-up of Chick Charms® Appletini™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed green leaves tipped in deep red-purple, forming a symmetrical rosette in a small black pot. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of green Chick Charms® Appletini™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed, green, dark red-tipped leaves, grow among rocks and gravel in the garden. - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions

Chick Charms® Appletini™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
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Close-up of Chick Charms® Autumn Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) shows rosette-shaped, drought-tolerant reddish-green leaves edged in white and dotted with water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.Close-up of Chick Charms® Autumn Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) featuring pointed green and reddish leaves with water droplets. The deep red center and glistening drops highlight this drought-tolerant succulent's unique texture - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Autumn Apple™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
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Close-up of Chick Charms® Berry Blues™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), evergreen perennials with pointed, purple-tinged leaves, nestled among rocks and other plants in a drought-tolerant rock garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Berry Blues™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
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Close-up of several Chick Charms® Berry Bomb™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) succulents with red, rosette-shaped leaves, covered in small water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.Close-up of Chick Charms® Berry Bomb™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) showing its fuzzy, pointed red and green leaves covered in tiny water droplets for a vibrant, textured look - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Berry Bomb™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$7.99
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Close-up of Chick Charms® Butterscotch Baby™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a hardy succulent with pointed, fleshy leaves in varied hues, glistening with water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.Close-up of Chick Charms® Butterscotch Baby™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a hardy succulent with pointed, fleshy leaves in red and green tones arranged in a fuzzy-edged rosette - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Butterscotch Baby™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), showing burgundy-red, pointed rosette leaves with water droplets. Yellowish-green foliage of this drought-tolerant perennial appears in the background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Candied Apple Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
$9.99 $8.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Cherries Jubilee™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with pointed, fleshy leaves in a rosette pattern, showcasing water droplets and a subtle red-green color gradient - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Cherries Jubilee™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
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Close-up of Chick Charms® Choco-Latte Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with dark red, pointed fleshy leaves in a rosette pattern. Tiny hairs line the smooth leaf edges, showcasing its unique texture - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Choco-Latte™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
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A cluster of Chick Charms® Chocolate Kiss™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) with dark red, pointed leaves grows among light brown rocks, accented by small green rosettes - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.A close-up of Chick Charms® Chocolate Kiss™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with thick, pointed burgundy leaves in a rosette pattern, displayed against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Chocolate Kiss™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

Close-up of a red Chick Charms® Cosmic Candy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) succulent, featuring pointed, white-haired leaves with water droplets for a frosted look - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.A close-up of vibrant red and green Chick Charms® Cosmic Candy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), covered in fine white hairs and water droplets, highlights the dense beauty of these drought-tolerant succulent plants - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Cosmic Candy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
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A top-down close-up of Chick Charms® Cranberry Cocktail™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) shows thick, pointed leaves forming a rosette. Green edges fade into deep burgundy at the center. This drought-tolerant perennial is in a sleek black pot - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.A close-up of Chick Charms® Cranberry Cocktail™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) shows its pointed, layered leaves—green at the center, dark red-purple at the tips—surrounded by other drought-tolerant perennial succulents in green hues - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Cranberry Cocktail™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
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Close-up of Chick Charms® Giant Copper Canyon Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with thick red-green leaves and a layered rosette look - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Giant Copper Canyon Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$18.99
$18.99
Two hands with painted nails gently hold a black pot containing a Chick Charms® Giant Emerald Explosion Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a vibrant, drought tolerant succulent, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions. Decorative pot not included.

Chick Charms® Giant Emerald Explosion Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$17.09
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A close-up of Chick Charms® Giant Glacier Blue Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with thick, pointed leaves forming a rosette and displaying green tips that deepen to reddish-purple at the base - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Giant Glacier Blue Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of a Chick Charms® Giant Gold Mine Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) potted succulent, an evergreen perennial with pointed leaves—greenish-yellow tips and deep red centers—forming a striking rosette against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions. Decorative pot not included.A close-up of Chick Charms® Giant Gold Mine Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) succulents with red-centered, yellow-green pointed leaves arranged in neat rows and sprinkled with water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Giant Gold Mine Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Chick Charms® Giant Maroon Mountain Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) with thick, pointed burgundy leaves forming a rosette, glistening with droplets and subtle green in the background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Giant Maroon Mountain Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with thick, pointed leaves edged in green and arranged in a vibrant rosette - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Giant Pink Sapphire Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$17.09
$18.99 $17.09
Top-down view of Chick Charms® Giant Steel Appeal Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) in a pot, showing green leaves with vibrant red centers and water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions. Decorative pot not included.Two hands gently hold a black pot with a Chick Charms® Giant Steel Appeal Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), an evergreen perennial featuring green and deep red leaves, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions. Decorative pot not included.

Chick Charms® Giant Steel Appeal Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$17.09
$18.99 $17.09

Close-up of Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with red, yellow-tipped leaves in a symmetrical spiral - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Gold Crown Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.99
$9.99 $8.99
Close-up of drought-tolerant Chick Charms® Gold Dust Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum) with red and green pointed leaves, fine white hairs, water droplets, and a dense, symmetrical rosette pattern - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.Close-up of Chick Charms® Gold Dust Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed green leaves tipped in red and fine white hairs, forming a striking rosette pattern - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Gold Dust Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$8.79
$10.99 $8.79
Close-up of rosette-shaped Chick Charms® Gold Nugget Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant perennial with yellow and orange pointed leaves, surrounded by other Chick Charms® succulents in green and purple - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.Close-up of Chick Charms® Gold Nugget Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a perennial with pointed, yellow-green leaves tipped red, arranged in a spiral - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Gold Nugget™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.89
$10.99 $9.89

Close-up of Chick Charms® Gold Rush Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant, evergreen succulent with pointed green-tipped, deep red leaves, growing in dark soil speckled with small white particles - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.A close-up of Chick Charms® Gold Rush Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed leaves—dark red centers, greenish edges, yellow tips—forming striking rosettes against a blurred backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Gold Rush Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Chick Charms® Grape Galaxy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a hardy succulent with dark purple, pointed leaves adorned with water droplets, textures highlighted against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions.

Chick Charms® Grape Galaxy™ Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$7.99
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A close-up of Chick Charms® Lemon Waves Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed light green and red leaves covered in water droplets, radiates outward with fresh, healthy foliage - Photo Courtesy of Garden SolutionsClose-up of Chick Charms® Lemon Waves Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum), a drought-tolerant succulent with pointed leaves—yellow-green at the tips and deep red at the base—adorned with tiny water droplets - Photo Courtesy of Garden Solutions

Chick Charms® Lemon Waves Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum)

$9.99
$9.99

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What Perennials Can I Grow in Zone 8?

USDA Hardiness Zone 8 brings hot summers and mild winters, with winter temperatures dipping between 10°F and 20°F. One of its biggest benefits? Gardeners enjoy a long, warm growing season in this zone, often tending to green plants year-round. 

But Zone 8 isn’t free from growing pains. Its intense full sun, high humidity, and bouts of drought can also put stress on many plants. That’s where our Zone 8 plants come in. These perennial flowers and plants were chosen for their drought resilience, long flowering windows, and vibrant color to ensure performance success for our gardeners in the Southern U.S. and parts of the West Coast. View our Hardiness Zone Map to learn more about which regions are in Zone 8.

Feathered Friends® Petite Parakeet Zone 8 bugleweed perennials

The Best Perennials for Zone 8 Provide Design Versatility

Our Zone 8 perennials at Garden Crossings provide exceptional design versatility, working well in modern landscapes, cottage gardens, vertical gardens, containers, and exposed borders. It just comes down to choosing the right plants for your outdoor space. Though these long-blooming flowers and plants are suited for Zone 8, remember to consider your sunlight, microclimate, soil, and drainage. Contact our gardening experts or read our Planting Guide for USDA Zones 8, 9, and 10 to learn more.

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