COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

COLD HARDY PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants

*Pachyphytum bracteosum*
Quantity of plants tested: 1 plant Size of plant tested: the plants was about 4" tall Soil texture: sandy loam and covered with granite peastone mulch. When planted: the plant was planted in the ground in August 2003. Winter protection: None. Microclimate: warm microclimate located about 4 feet off a south facing wall. Temperature: refer to 2002-2003 winters on this chart Findings: the plant was toasted after the first night in the upper teens in early November.
	October 22, 2002 - This photo shows the plant in late October 2002 prior to any hard freezes.
	December 8, 2002 - This photo shows the same plant a few weeks later after many hard freezes and even a night in the single digits. It was damaged when temps dropped to 20F or just below. There was no damage after a 23F night.