Tropicals & Tender Perennials: wintering EE Bulbs, 1 by carrjohn

carrjohn wrote:
This is the first time I have grown EE's. I am totally ignorant as to how to preserve these large plants. The stems at the ground is at least 10 in in diameter. Must be a huge bulb underground. The plants themselves are over 8ft tall with leaves 3ftx2ft. With blooms at least 12" long. These plants are so amazing to me that I can hardly shut up about them. Any advice will be very helpfull. I live in zone 6b. Kellyville, Okla.