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| COLD HARDY
PLANTS Growers and Breeders of Unusual Cold Hardy Plants |
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Vanheerdea divergens |
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of plants tested: 2 Size of plant tested: small seedlings started in May 2000. Soil texture: sandy loam covered with granite peastone. When planted: the plants were planted in the ground in June 2000. Winter protection: no protection. Microclimate: warm microclimate, approximately 3 feet off a south facing wall. Temperature: refer to 2000-2001 winters on this chart Findings: the plant died very early in the season. |
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September 2000 - This photo shows the plant in September prior to any freezes. |
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November 2 3, 2000 - This is another photo of the same plant, notice the plant appears damaged after a 19F night. |
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November 27, 2000 - This is another photo of the same plant, notice the plant appears dead now. The low temperatures to date were 12F and 14F. This plant was probably dead after the 19F night. |
