Prospero cold tolerance

Jane McGary janemcgary@earthlink.net
Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:49:45 PST
I find some collections of Prospero autumnalis (or autumnale, I think 
they may have neutered Prospero) (syn. Scilla autumnalis) are hardy 
to about 20 degrees F. They would certainly be hardy for Travis in 
southern Oregon, and they grow in similar climates to his (eastern 
Mediterranean). I can't recall when the leaves are up.

This plant ripens and disperses its seed very quickly after 
flowering. The flower color ranges from blue-purple to red-purple.

Jane McGary
Portland, Oregon, USA

At 02:06 PM 2/9/2015, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I am searching for info on the native climate of the genus Prospero, 
>as well as the lowest temperature it has survived to in cultivation. 
>Do the leaves persist through winter?
>
>Lastly, how deep are Prospero bulbs planted?
>
>Thanks!
>
>-Travis Owen
>Rogue River, OR




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