A propos Hardy Plants
J.E. Shields (Tue, 13 Jul 2004 15:59:54 PDT)

Hi all,

I'm trying to come up with a list of South African plants -- bulbs,
succulents, shrubs, small trees -- that are hardy outdoors in central
Indiana (USDA cold zone 5).

I have had no luck with Dierama -- they die every time I try to transplant
or repot them. Without fail!

Some African Gladiolus have survived for a time, like GG. oppositiflorus
salmoneus (still going strong), G. dalenii (only one winter), G.
x-gandavensis. How about G. saundersii?

The Crinum as mentioned recently.

Crocosmia as discussed several times.

A few Kniphofia have survived for a time in very protected spots. One
plant of K. northiae has survived several years in the raised bed rock
garden, and even blooms occasionally.

Of course, what I really would like to see is a big tree-sized Aloe
martholii or A. ferox here! They were blooming while we were in South
Africa in May and June.

Are there any large, succulent Euphorbia that are winter-hardy?

Can anyone give me anything concrete?

Regards,
Jim Shields
in central Indiana

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