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I apologize but I don't understand your question. What is a pre annual? Are you asking about perennials, plants that come back after winter? There is no one right way to look after perennials. There are some general rules but very specific ones also. If you don't know the name of the plant in question, are you able to attach a photo?

It depends on the plant in question. Each plant has its own requirement, so without know the exact plant seed that you intend to plant it will be hard to say when is best to plant. Usually, you can plant after the soil warms up in Spring for most plants, though some plants require cold to germinate.

There is a wide variety available to you! Here are some articles that will offer some suggestions on things that will do well:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-bulbs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-ground-covers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-flowering-bushes.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-part-shade-flowers.htm

I would consider them dead now. Herbs and most perennials show signs of life in early spring. You can leave them outside during the winter since you are in zone 8. No need to bring them indoors unless you want to continue to use them. Then enough light becomes an issue.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/how-to-overwinter-herbs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-indoors.htm

Have you checked for any regulations as far as planting? I know in some cemeteries only spring flowering bulbs are allowed. If that is the case, daffodils are more reliable than tulips. If you can plant anything, here are some suggestions:
Moonbeam coreopsis, reblooming daylilies like Stella de Oro, coneflower hybrids, dianthus hybrids. You could even go with miniature roses or a landscape rose.