Winter Sowing - 2010 - things rolling right a long #3

OK now, I'm ready to freak out about this. Temperatures are predicted for 22 tonight and 13 tomorrow night. Daytime temperatures will be into the 50s. Hardy hibiscus, lavender, pansy, catnip and parsley have germinated. Maybe one oriental poppy. Do I need to protect them?

Grayson

we are also supposed to be 22 tonight. [ah, they changed it to 24] then 32 the next early morning...
I will probably toss an old blanket over my pile of containers. Though i do think they will be OK since they will be out of the elements.. especially the wind. and no frost expected.

Dont forget to move on to the next thread...
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1083056/

Diamond,

Here are some Salvia that may be hardy in Zone 5a:

Salvia nemorosa [P 4a-7b] from Jonna violet (variety?)

Salvia nemorosa "East Friesland" [P 3a-8b]

Salvia transylvanica "Blue Spires" [P 4a-8b]

Salvia x superba [P 5a-10b] (maybe from tuinkabouter?)

Salvia lyrata "Purple Vulcan" [P 4a-11] bronze-green foliage

I'm just going by what I read. I found this thread while wodneirng what kinds of salvia would benefit from WS: most don't seem to need startification, and some or most seem to prefer warm soil for germination.

Corey