What perennials do well in Zone 8?

Here are 15 of the most popular perennials that grow in zone 8.

1. Creeping Thyme.
2. Phlox Paniculata.
3. Agastache Blue Fortune.
4. Lemon Queen Sunflower.
5. Achillea Terracotta (Yarrow)
6. Dahlia Frost Nip.
7. Ox-Eye Daisy.
8. Dicentra.

What plants grow well in Zone 8?

Asters, astilbe, bee balm, cannas, coneflowers, crocus, daffodils, dahlias, glads, hibiscus, hostas, hyacinths, irises, jasmine, lilies, peonies, phlox, salvia, sedum, succulents, tulips, and yarrow are among the Zone 8 plants we recommend.

What tropical plants can survive winter?

Foolproof Winter-Hardy Tropical Plants

• Japanese Fiber Banana. Banana is one of the first plants most of us conjure to mind when we envision the tropical look.
• Hardy Sugar Cane.
• Soft Shield Fern.
• Angel’s Trumpet.
• Canna.
• Elephant’s Ear.
• Chinese Windmill Palm.
• Blue Palm.

Is Zone 8 a tropical?

Tropical Plants for Zone 8. Zone 8 is far from the tropics, but it would be a mistake to assume that no tropical plants can be grown there. While some plants are ruled out unless you have an indoor greenhouse, there are plenty of cold hardy tropicals that would make great additions to a zone 8 garden.

What are the best plants for Zone 8?

Flowering plants that grow well in Zone 8 are plentiful, and far too many to name here. Popular choices include: Bird of paradise. Bottlebrush. Butterfly bush. Hibiscus. Christmas cactus. Lantana.

What flowers grow in Zone 8?

Mophead hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) grows best in USDA zone 8 and oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia) is drought tolerant. California mountain lilac ( Ceanothus concha) produces mounds of blue or lavender flowers in USDA zone 7 through 10.

What are some of the best perennial plants to grow?

17 Temperate Flowering Perennials That Will Grow Almost Anywhere Balloon Flower. Balloon flower (Platycodon) is an especially easy-to-grow plant that prefers full sun to part shade and organically-rich, well-drained soil. Black-Eyed Susan. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) is a native wildflower that does best in full sun and organically-rich soil but tolerates average soil and even drought. Blazing Star. Bugleweed.

When can I plant in zone 8b?

The USDA zone info for Zone 8b can be reviewed to determine when it’s a good idea to plant green beans. Since green beans require warm weather you really should wait until after the last frost before you can plant them. The earliest that you can plant green beans in Zone 8b is April.