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Plants Susceptible To Freezing Temperatures

We do our best to send you “hardened off” plants. However, some things are susceptible to damage when the temperatures get below 30 degrees.

The following is a list of those plants which should be covered when the forecast is calling for cold. You can cover with a sheet, light landscape cloth, frost blanket, or bring them into a sheltered location.

Perennials
Amsonia
Anemone japonica types
Aruncus
Astilbe
Digitalis
Eupatorium

All Ferns
Hibiscus
Hosta
Houttuynia
Lavandula
Parthenocissus
Perovskia
Platycodon
Rodgersia
Ruellia humilis

Warm Season Grasses
  Miscanthus
  Schizacharium
  Pennisetum
  Sporobolus

Vegetables
Asparagus
Beans
Cantaloupe
Cucumber
Eggplant
Ground Cherry
All Peppers
Pumpkin
All Squash
Tomatillo
All Tomatoes
Watermelon

 

Herbs
All Basils
Bay, Sweet
Borage
Coriander, Cilantro
Dill
Epazote
All Scented Geraniums
All Lavenders
Lemon Grass
Melissa, Lemon Balm
All Rosemary
Sage, Pineapple
Savory, Summer
Sugarplant (Stevia)
Verbena, Lemon