COLD HARDY PLANTS
Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants
 

Agave scabiosa

Quantity of plants tested: 1
Size of plant tested: the plant was about 10" in diameter.
Soil texture: sandy loam covered with 1"-2" pine bark mulch.
When planted: the plant was planted in the ground in May 2003.
Winter protection: not protected yet.
Microclimate: warm microclimate, about 2 to 3 feet off a south facing wall.
Temperature: refer to 2003-2004 winters on this chart
Findings: the plant survived ???
agave_scabiosa_2002_sept7.jpg (68292 bytes) September 7, 2002 - This photo shows the Agave scabiosa which is now potted up since late April 2002.
agave_scabosa_2003_may11r.jpg (73892 bytes) May 11, 2003 - Here's the same plant.  It was just planted in the garden.  It's the Agave to the left of the Yucca treculeana in flower.



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