Re: Zone info for leatherleaf fern
Hi Gerry,
Just had a thought. Considering the 50-55 degree minimum, maybe it would
be nice as a houseplant? Or, use it in pots outside during the summer,
then bring inside as houseplants for the winter.
Karen
Gerry/Bob O'Neill wrote:
>
> Thanks a lot, Karen. The individual labels did not give a zone limit, but
> HD had a big sign with them that said "Hardy Ferns." ( There were no other
> ferns on that table, btw) Guess I'll down and raise some h---.
>
> Gerry
>
> At 10:05 AM 4/3/01 -0400, you wrote:
> >Gerry,
> >
> >According to the hardiness zone chart in the back of the book Zone 11 is
> >above 40 degrees. It also says:
> >
> >Hardiness zones ranges are given for all plants in this book, except
> >tender plants (those plants generally unable to survive temperatures
> >below 41 degrees F/5 degrees C) and annuals (including some perennials
> >commonly grown as annuals). Many subtropical plants that tolerate
> >temperatures slightly below freezing are indicated as being hardy in
> >Zones 10-11.
> >
> >Sounds like this is well beyond Zone 11 and according to the above
> >paragraph is what would be considered as tender. Hope this helps.
> >
> >Karen
> >
