COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

*Nananthus vittatus*
Quantity of plants tested: 1 Size of plant tested: small seedling started in May 2000. Soil texture: sandy loam covered with granite peastone. When planted: the plants were planted in the ground in June 2001. Winter protection: poly roof. Microclimate: warm microclimate, approximately 3 feet off a south facing wall. Temperature: refer to 2001-2002 winter on this chart Findings: the plant survived with no damage. Low temperature under poly was 12F.
	December 9, 2001 - This photo shows the small plant.
	September 7, 2002 - This photo shows the plant in September 2002 prior to any freezes. The plant was germinated from seed in May 2000.
	October 27, 2002 - Here's a close up of the plant later the same fall.
	August 8, 2003 - the plant died from the cold winter.