re: mild winter

Peggy, this happens to me all the time here anymore.  For the 
most part (like unless you already have flower buds or something 
flowering) perennials that are simply sending up leaves won't be 
done in.  If you are below zero for a really extended period 
they'll need some recovery time, but they should be fine.  Also, 
how much snow do you have???  If foliage and crowns are 
snow-covered, they should be dandy.  Snow is a marvelous 
insulator.

If there are some things that you are really concerned about - 
borderline hardiness for your zone and stuff, cover with an old 
sheet or a few layers of the heavier floating row cover. 

What kind of poopies are you growing?  :)

jaime


> I agree with everyone about the effects of this mild winter. My poopies are
> up a good 4-5 inches alreday, as are sedums, mallows, and lots of other
> plants. We are in the mid 20s with snow this week - a far cry from the 63
> degrees of a week ago. I have tried to cover with straw and mulch, but I
> really don't have much left.
> 
> How cold do you think it can get without these plants suffering setbacks or
> plain old die-off?
> 
> 
> Peggy
> zone 5
> 
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