Watering Perennials during Winter

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MaryThompson Woodbridge, VA Dec 09, 2012

Hello -
I'm new to caring for perennials during the winter and have a couple questions. I have two coneflowers and a hibiscus. All seem to have gone into their dormancy. Am I supposed to be watering these regularly throughout the winter? If so, how much, approx?

Also, at the end of this last summer 2012, I put in some tiny butterfly bush seedlings that were supposed to be perennials. 3 of the 4 looked like they were dug up and destroyed (probably by the possum I know visits from time to time). The largest of them held out a bit longer, then seemed to 'die' but probably went dormant. Should I be watering that plant, too, although it looks dead?

Thanks for any advice!
Mary.

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purpleinopp Opp, AL(Zone 8b) Dec 09, 2012

I've never watered a dormant plant (outside) in OH or AL.

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davidsl88 Worcester, MA Dec 09, 2012

Yeah, I'm assuming they're outside too - and in the ground.

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flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Dec 10, 2012

I don't do any winter watering either

When planting tiny bareroots or seedlings I cut those large plastic pots from the nurseries and stick it down in the ground and surround the plant to protect it till it gets bigger and stronger

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MaryThompson Woodbridge, VA Dec 15, 2012

Yes, they are outside in the ground. Thanks everyone!

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