COLD HARDY PLANTS
Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants
 

Agave "unknown no. 1"

Quantity of plants tested: 1
Size of plant tested: small 4" plant.
Soil texture: sandy loam
When planted: the plant was planted in soil in October 1999.
Winter protection: a plastic tarp covered the plant from early December through February 2000.
Microclimate: warm microclimate, 6" from south facing wall.
Temperature: refer to 1999-2000 winter on this chart
Findings: the plant died.
agave_unknown-2.jpg (32058 bytes) February 24, 2000 - This photo shows the plant as of February 24, 2000.  Although it looks OK in the photo, the leaves are soft and dead.



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