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 view of 'Halo Sky Blue' Perennial Violet (Viola) blooms, featuring fragrant blue-violet flowers with green leaves, thriving in bright sunlight - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A black, ribbed planter filled with fragrant 'Halo Sky Blue' Perennial Violet (Viola) blooms sits on a patio, surrounded by green foliage and a softly blurred outdoor background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Halo Sky Blue' Perennial Violet (Viola)

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Close-up of vibrant purple 'Halo Violet' Perennial Violet (Viola) flowers with yellow centers and green leaves, blooming in clusters - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of 'Halo Violet' Perennial Violet (Viola) flowers with yellow and white centers amid green leaves. Velvety petals and sunlight highlight the rich, vibrant colors of this showy perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Halo Violet' Perennial Violet (Viola)

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Close-up of clusters of bright yellow flowers with narrow petals bloom among green leaves on 'Hello Yellow' Milkweed (Asclepias) - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of bright yellow 'Hello Yellow' Milkweed (Asclepias) flowers with green leaves fills the foreground, while blurred pink and pale yellow blooms brighten the background, creating a vibrant butterfly garden scene - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Hello Yellow' Milkweed (Asclepias)

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A hand with a blue wristband holds a large white ‘Henryi’ Clematis flower, featuring pointed petals and a light purple center, set against the green leaves of this beautiful flowering vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush cluster of 'Henryi' Clematis, a striking bright white flowering vine, climbs a pole in the garden, surrounded by green leaves, yellow flowers at its base, and set against grass and trees in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Henryi' Clematis

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Close-up of 'High Society' Hosta, a compact shade perennial with dense, overlapping variegated leaves—green-edged and creamy yellow-centered—showcasing its smooth texture and striking natural arrangement - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of ‘High Society’ Hosta is a compact shade perennial with dense clusters of large, heart-shaped powder-blue leaves and creamy white to yellow centers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'High Society' Hosta

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Close-up of delicate pink and yellow spidery flowers with long, thin petals bloom above green, heart-shaped leaves—Hugs And Kisses' Barrenwort (Epimedium) is a deer-resistant perennial ideal for lush shade gardens - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Delicate pink flowers with long, thin petals and yellow centers bloom on arching stems among green leaves of 'Hugs And Kisses' Barrenwort (Epimedium). Flower pot and yellow flowers are blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Hugs and Kisses' Barrenwort (Epimedium)

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White 'Huldine' Clematis blooms with yellow-centered flowers amid green leaves, while a purple, bell-shaped reblooming clematis adds striking contrast to this vibrant climbing vine display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of white 'Huldine' Clematis flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves, creating a lush, vibrant display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Huldine' Clematis

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Purple 'Hummelo' Betony (Stachys) flowers with tall stems and textured green leaves bloom in sunlight, accented by smaller yellow flowers and lush green foliage in the background for a striking perennial display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall stems of 'Hummelo' Betony (Stachys) with purple flowers and green leaves grow in a sunny garden bed, surrounded by white blooms and green grass, highlighting this striking perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Hummelo' Betony (Stachys)

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‘Humpback Whale’ Hosta features large, textured green leaves with pronounced veins that grow densely, while tall flower stalks rise above its blue-green foliage, adding bold presence to lush garden plantings - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Humpback Whale' Hosta

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'Ice Ballet' Milkweed (Asclepias) features clusters of small white flowers and narrow pointed green leaves, growing outdoors among other plants - - A close-up of 'Ice Ballet' Milkweed (Asclepias) shows clusters of small white flowers amid green leaves, with a blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Ice Ballet' Milkweed (Asclepias)

$17.99
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A black pot holds vibrant yellow 'Inca Aurelia' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) and green leaves, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Aurelia' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$19.99
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A potted 'Inca Batavia' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) with vibrant purple flowers, green leaves, and several clusters of long-blooming perennial blossoms, isolated on a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Batavia' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$21.99
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A cluster of fresh 'Inca Coral' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) blooms with vibrant pink petals, dark speckles, and green leaves atop wood mulch. Water droplets glisten on the petals, highlighting their vivid color - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A potted 'Inca Coral' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) with vibrant pink flowers and green leaves in a simple black pot, displayed against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Gulley Greenhouse. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Coral' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$21.99
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The 'Inca Holland' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) displays vibrant orange and yellow blooms amid lush green leaves, with additional flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A black pot filled with vibrant orange and yellow 'Inca Holland' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Holland' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$19.99
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Close-up of pink and yellow 'Inca Husky' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers with striped petals, surrounded by green leaves and a few unopened red buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of two light pink 'Inca Husky' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers with red and yellow markings, set among green leaves with a softly blurred background of red and yellow blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Inca Husky' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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Close-up of 'Inca Lolly' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) with vibrant pink and white petals marked by dark speckles, set among green foliage and blurred blooms in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vivid red 'Inca Lolly' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) blooms with dark streaks and yellow pollen, framed by lush green leaves against a softly blurred garden backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Inca Lolly' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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Clusters of pink, white, and yellow 'Inca Lucky' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) bloom among green leaves, with a small cluster of pale purple micro Alstroemeria at the image’s bottom - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of pink and white 'Inca Lucky' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) blooms with yellow centers among green leaves, with hints of purple and white flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Inca Lucky' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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A close-up of the ‘Inca Magic’ Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria), a vibrant long-blooming perennial, with white petals marked in bold magenta and yellow, set against green foliage and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A potted 'Inca Magic' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) with white and purple blooms, green leaves, and a dark plastic pot - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Magic' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$19.99
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A close-up of vibrant purple and pink 'Inca Noble' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers with speckled markings, blooming among green leaves and blurred garden flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A black pot with lush green leaves and vibrant purple 'Inca Noble' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) flowers, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Gulley Greenhouse. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Noble' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of an 'Inca Ocean' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) in bloom, showing pink and purple petals with speckled yellow and dark markings, surrounded by green leaves and additional cut flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A black pot brimming with lush green leaves and vibrant purple 'Inca Ocean' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) featuring white and yellow markings, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Gulley Greenhouse. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Ocean' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

$19.99
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A close-up of 'Inca Sundance' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria), a long-blooming perennial with pale yellow petals streaked with red and pink, set among green leaves and buds in a garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A black pot displays 'Inca Sundance' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) with vibrant yellow and pale pink blooms and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

'Inca Sundance' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

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A lush ‘Island Breeze’ Hosta, a shade perennial with broad, heart-shaped leaves that have light yellow centers and dark green edges, grows closely together over pine needles - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of ‘Island Breeze’ Hosta features large, overlapping leaves with bold veins and striking variegated light and dark green color along a stone or brick border - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Island Breeze' Hosta

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Close-up of small, bright blue flowers with yellow centers bloom above the silvery-white veined leaves of 'Jack Frost' Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera), a striking perennial and perfect shade groundcover for a vibrant garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A top-down view of small blue flowers with yellow centers blooming above green leaves with silvery veins. 'Jack Frost' Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera) is a beautiful perennial ideal as shade groundcover among lush foliage and pine needle mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Jack Frost' Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera)

$18.99
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'Jack of Diamonds' Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera) features large, heart-shaped leaves with silvery-white surfaces and bold green veins, thriving as a shade-loving ground cover amid other green foliage and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of ‘Jack of Diamonds’ Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera) showcases large, heart-shaped green leaves with silver-white veining, making it an excellent shade ground cover for mulched garden beds amid other foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Jack of Diamonds' Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera)

$19.99
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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.

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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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