to ATP and to SC. Living in zone 8, you can grow a wide variety of plants. In addition to the good suggesions already mentioned, here are some others: Gaillardia (blanketflower); Liatris, Asclepias (butterfly weed); Daylilies; Dusty Miller; Baptisia; Heliopsis; Gaura; Agastache; Lavender; Knifophia (Red Hot Poker); Russian Sage; yarrow; sages, verbena and yucca. Have fun choosing your plants, and Happy Gardening!