Hello! I also live on the border of Zone 9.........frankly, some Hostas do not do well in our zone, however, keeping them well-watered and in filtered shade will go a long way toward helping them survive. At this time which is mid-August, already some of my Hostas are "slowing down" after flowering. This is normal and generally, I find that those who flower earliest tend to die back to rest first. Also, I would caution you NOT to fertiilize them any more at this time of the year; it will result in possible leggy growth and will confuse your plants.......some of them are wanting to slow down now. You didn't say......did any of your Hostas flower for you this year?? Sorry for all the questions, but just trying to get a handle on your situation.
Hope this helps!

Pat