Charleen, I'm about 35 miles south of Atlanta, right of 85, so, howdy, neighbor! I was in zone 7 before (MD Eastern Shore) Mostly about a month earlier and later growing season here. AND I can winter over a lot more stuff here. LOVE IT!!! Well, that summer sun does get pretty hot down here though. Slowly I'm learning what works here and what doesn't.
When I first moved I brought most of my stuff and planted in the spring. I lost a lot! Found out FALL is best time to plant perennials down here...
Semps haven't skipped a beat though, of course, mostly what I have is hens and chicks. I have some Angelina Jennifer gave me, is that a semp?
