Re: Recommended Zone
Margaret Lauterbach wrote:
> At 03:20 AM 12/27/97 -0800, you wrote:
> >Hi Perennial Lovers;
> >
> >Can anyone help me with regards to understanding how to read recommended
> >plant zones. For example, if a plant simply states zone 4 does not
> >mean it can only be grown in zone 4 or does zone 1 - 4 stand the best
> >chance of success. Or, is zone 4 - 14 the way to read this. I hope I
> >am not the only one with this feeling of frustration and confusion.
> >Does anyone know of a website for this type of information? I would
> >sure appreciate any information regarding this question.
> >
> >TIA
> >Merlene
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> The lower the number, the colder the winter is expected to be, Merlene. If
> a plant is hardy in zone 4, it will be hardy in all of the zones with
> higher numbers. The zone is to help you select plants which will not die
> due to cold weather. Margaret
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What Margaret says is basicly true. However, from reading my national
publications of gardening magazines, a new problem has surfaced and is becoming
more well-known: that of Southern gardeners' frustrations with plants listed
as hardy in their zone and then ending up being heat-sensitive. Not enough
zone recommendations include the maximum zone as well as the minimum zone.
Your best bet would be to ask your local county extension agent about specific
desired plants.
Merry
Zone 5
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