COLD HARDY PLANTS
Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants
 

Orostachys fimbriatus 

Quantity of plants tested: 1
Size of plant tested: small plant which was fully rooted.
Soil texture: sandy loam with peastone cover.
When planted: the plant was planted in the ground in June 2001.
Winter protection: a poly roof covered the plant from late fall to early spring.
Microclimate: the plant was in a warm microclimate, approximately 4 feet off a south facing wall.
Temperature: refer to 2001-2003 winters on this chart
Findings: the plant, if kept dry, seems fully hardy here.
orostachys_fimbriatus_2001_aug14.jpg (55804 bytes) August 14, 2001 - This photo shows the plant in mid August prior to any freezes.
orostachys_fimbriatus_2001_oct20.jpg (69802 bytes) October 20, 2001 - This photo shows the plant when flowering in late fall.  The plant is fully hardy here if kept on the dry side.
orystachy_fimbriatus_2003_oct17r.jpg (69929 bytes) October 17,  2003 - Here's the same plant.



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