COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

*Delosperma sp. "prostrate form"*
Quantity of plants tested: 1 plant Size of plant tested: smaller 2"-3" seedling Soil texture: planted in a loamy sand covered with granite peastone. When planted: the plant was planted in the ground in August 2001. Winter protection: plastic roof covered plant the entire winter, sides were open. Microclimate: it was planted in a warm microclimate, approximately 2-3 feet off a south facing wall. Temperature: refer to 2001-2002 winter on this chart Findings: the plant did fine with no damage. Low temp was 12F.
	December 1, 2001 - The plant was a slow grower. Seed was started in May 2001. Leaves are quite large when compared to other z6 Delosperma.
	June 2002 - here's the plant in June 2002. The plant is continuing to flower into September.
	August 8, 2003 - the plant died from the winter cold and never re-grew from the roots.