What is your Zone? What does the USDA Hardiness Zone Map have to do with Must Have Perennials? Hardiness of plants describes the plant’s ability to survive adverse growing conditions, resistance to cold, and is generally measured by the lowest temperature a plant can withstand. The range measures how well a plant can overwinter in…
Author: Laura Wagner
Igloo Mums
Igloo Mums – Hardy or not? With its captivating beauty and hardy nature, the Hardy Mum has become a symbol of autumn’s arrival. What exactly is a “Hardy” mum? Dendranthema as a genus is considered a true hardy perennial. A basic definition of hardiness is a plant’s ability to withstand cold winter temperatures. These perennials…