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.
Clusters of 'Curtain Call Pink' Japanese Anemone with pink flowers and yellow centers bloom among green foliage in a garden, partially shaded by a stone structure - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of 'Curtain Call Pink' Japanese Anemone flowers with yellow centers and pink petals blooms on green stems amid buds and foliage against a softly blurred outdoor background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Curtain Call Pink' Japanese Anemone

$18.99
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Close-up of Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia) with clusters of vibrant purple flowers and green leaves, growing outdoors among similar plants for a lush, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of tall Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia) with purple flowers and green leaves grows outdoors, framed by trees and a cloudy sky in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
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Close-up of Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia) features compact, green-leaved plants with purple-tipped yellow flowers that thrive in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia) shows tall yellow and reddish-brown flower spikes above green foliage, with rocks and lush greenery in the landscaped garden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Cherries Jubilee' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$17.59
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Tall stems of Decadence® 'Dark Chocolate' False Indigo (Baptisia) with deep purple flowers and light green leaves thrive in pots - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of purple flower buds and green leaves shine in bright sunlight, highlighting Decadence® 'Dark Chocolate' False Indigo (Baptisia), a plant that brings vibrant color to any landscape against a softly blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Dark Chocolate' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
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Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) from Proven Winners features vibrant yellow blooms and lush green foliage, growing densely in gardens bordered by grass lawns and garden structures in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia) blooms brightly in the foreground, while pink flowers and green trees appear blurred behind them beneath a blue sky with scattered clouds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Lemon Meringue' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of the Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia) features clusters of vibrant purple flowers with pale centers and dense light green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with small purple flowers and green leaves.It brings vibrant color to a mulched garden bed - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® 'Sparkling Sapphires' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) has dense green foliage, tall stems with creamy white flower clusters, oval alternate leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia) is a large, bushy plant with upright green stems and clusters of small pale white flowers at the tips, set among leafy greenery for outdoor gardens - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® 'Vanilla Cream II' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$19.79
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Decadence® Deluxe 'Blue Bubbly' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems of purple and pale blue flowers with small green leaves grows densely, standing out beautifully against lush garden greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of clusters of tall, upright stems with small purple and white flowers bloom among green foliage. Decadence® Deluxe 'Blue Bubbly' False Indigo (Baptisia) adds striking beauty to the garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Blue Bubbly' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$18.99
$18.99

A cluster of tall Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) showcases elongated spikes of small purple flowers among green stems, set against a garden background with other lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with clusters of small purple-blue flowers among dense green foliage, lining upright stalks for a vibrant garden display - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Periwinkle Popsicle' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$17.59
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Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with pale yellow and light purple blooms, dense green foliag - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall stalks of Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia) with yellow and purple blooms stand under a bright sky with green trees - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Lemonade' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$17.59
$21.99 $17.59

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall spikes of pink flowers with green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stalks with clusters of lavender and pale pink flowers above dense green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Decadence® Deluxe 'Pink Truffles' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
$21.99

A cluster of vibrant purple Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium deep purple flowers with white centers blooms among green foliage, highlighting this compact larkspur plant in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A tall stem of Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium displays rich purple blooms with green leaves, standing out against a softly blurred backdrop of similar larkspur plants - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Delphina™ 'Dark Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$17.99
$17.99
A tall spike of Delphina™ 'Light Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium flowers rises among green leaves and white buds, with more compact delphiniums softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of a tall stem of Delphina™ 'Light Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium, featuring pale blue and white flowers surrounded by green foliage in a garden or greenhouse setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Delphina™ 'Light Blue White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of Delphina™ 'Pink White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium shows green leaves and clustered pinkish-purple blooms along a tall stem, set against a softly blurred background that evokes classic cottage garden charm - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Delphina™ 'Pink White Bee' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features clusters of yellow flowers with deep red centers, thin green leaves, and red-streaked petals - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with small yellow flowers and dark red centers, grows in light brown wood chips, its delicate petals and green stems attracting bees and butterflies - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Creamy Calico' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis features bright yellow flowers with red centers amid green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large cluster of Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a mildew-resistant perennial with yellow and red-centered blooms, brightens a garden bed and attracts bees and butterflies among green grass and plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Golden Needles' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$15.19
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A top-down view of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis shows vibrant magenta perennial flowers with white-tipped petals, yellow buds, and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense cluster of Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, a deer-resistant perennial with red and white blooms and yellow centers, flowers vividly amid green grass and mulch in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Heartstrings' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$18.99
$18.99

A bushy red perennial, Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis, displays thin green leaves and many small, deep red blooms that stand out vibrantly against a mulched garden bed's greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Designer Threads® 'Scarlet Ribbons' Thread Leaf Coreopsis

$15.19
$18.99 $15.19

A large, fully bloomed ‘Diamond Ball’ Clematis with layered white petals and pale yellow stamens stands out among green leaves and stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two pale lavender, double-petaled 'Diamond Ball' Clematis flowers bloom amid green leaves, with a purple-flowering clematis plant in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Diamond Ball' Clematis

$22.99
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Bright green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) standout among maroon and tan foliage, creating a vibrant and contrasting display in this close-up of a shade perennial garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of light green, ruffled Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera) grow in a garden bed beside a decorative planter lush with dark green foliage and purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Apple Twist' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99
Close-up of Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with ruffled deep burgundy leaves and tall stems featuring dark pink buds, surrounded by green-yellow variegated foliage and ornamental grass - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows ruffled, vibrant red and burgundy leaves. This perennial’s dense foliage creates striking color, pattern, and texture in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Cherry Truffles' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) is a perennial with silvery, veined leaves and tall stems bearing clusters of bright pink flowers, shown here growing in a pot on a dark surface - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up of Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with silver-gray leaves, dark intricate veins, and small red flower buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Dolce® 'Glazed and Infused' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

A group of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera) shows off ruffled, rounded leaves in silvery lavender and deep purple tones, growing in a garden bed with visible soil and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera), with silvery-purple leaves and bright pink flowers, thrives in a garden bed with dark soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Silver Gumdrop' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of clusters of small, bright pink flowers on tall stems rise above the silvery-green, veined leaves of Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a shade perennial, in a garden bed with brown soil in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of tall, thin stems with small, bright pink flowers rise above ruffled green leaves of Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a striking shade perennial, with mulch and other plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Dolce® 'Spearmint' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Text: Zone 8 Firefly Red Pop yarrow perennials

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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