COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

*Escobaria sneedii*
Quantity of plants tested: 1 Size of plant tested: smaller plant, 2" to 4" in diameter Soil texture: sandy loam When planted: the plant was planted in soil in August 1999. Winter protection: was located under a plastic tarp the winter of 1999-2000 and received no protection the winter of 2000-2001. Microclimate: warm microclimate, about 3 ft from south facing wall. Temperature: refer to 1999-2001 winter on this chart Findings: the plant died has survived with no damage at all.
	February 24, 2000 - This photo shows the plant on February 24, 2000. The cactus survived the winter with no damage.
	June 3, 2000 - This photo shows the plant in early June when it was flowering.
	June 3, 2000 - This photo shows the plant in early June when it was flowering. This photo was taken on the same day as the above photo, but the colors look quite different.
	June 2001 - This photo was taken in early June 2001 when the cactus was in full bloom. The bloom period lasts about 3 to 4 weeks. The cactus survived the 2000-2001 winter with no damage and the cactus was totally unprotected.
	September 7, 2002 - here's the Escobaria in fall 2002.
	June 14, 2003 - here's the same Escobaria the following year.