COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

*Orostachys iwarenge*
Quantity of plants tested: 5 Size of plant tested: small seedlings which were fully rooted. Soil texture: sandy loam with peastone cover and others with mulch covering. When planted: the plants were planted in the ground in June 2001. Winter protection: a poly roof covered one plant from late fall to early spring the other 4 had no protection.. Microclimate: the 1 plant was in a warm microclimate, approximately 4 feet off a south facing wall. The other 4 were in an average to warm microclimate about 7 feet off a east facing wall. Temperature: refer to 2000-2003 winters on this chart Findings: the plant which was kept dry seems fully hardy here. The others did not return.
	August 14, 2001 - This photo shows the plant in mid August prior to any freezes.
	November 7, 2001 - This photo shows one of the plants when flowering in late fall. The plant is fully hardy here if kept on the dry side. Unprotected ones did not survive.