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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> message text UNSUBSCRIBE PERENNIALSOoooops,
I sent the wrong answer earlier. Margaret is right. Sorry.
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