COLD HARDY
PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants |
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Orostachys fimbriatus |
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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. |
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August 14, 2001 - This photo shows the plant in mid August prior to any freezes. |
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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. |
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October 17, 2003 - Here's the same plant. |