Show Us Your Babies...

Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia is comin galong nicely. I did sow all the seeds since the germination rate seemed iffy on them.

Cherokee Sunset Rudbeckia...I may do some more of this one!

I started a new thread "Show Us Your Jugs." That title just had to be after reading some of the comments here. Sorry it took me so long to post some of my babies!

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/969005/

blooma -- those Ice Plants are not perennials for you, are they??

I just love Ice Plants.... bought them once, where the info stated hardy to zone 5... needless to say, mine did not come back.. since i got them from Springhill, [100% guarantee ] so i got more, this time the hardy said zone6.

In 2007 or early 08, someone sent me some seeds for a Hyssop, and when i sowed the seeds... low and behold, there was an IcePlant. i was happy... but it did not bloom last year and i know it wont be back.

such a cool plant with beautiful flowers.

tcs1366 Yes, they are perennials in my zone. I know that it states zone 5, but D. cooperi have come back for 3 years since I bought the original plant. Springhill Nursery? No wonder!!

There are other iceplants that I can't grow due to lack of hardiness. I have 6 different iceplants varieties, all seems to be hardy. HOwever, just incase, I take in a plant of each variety and grow them over the winter on my window sill. Like you, I love them also and don't want to lose them. I bought a new one last fall, with yellow flower that bloom all summer from the company below.

Here is a link where I buy my plants and very happy with the service and shipping. They have several iceplants plus water wise plants. You can order their catalog and sign up for their special offers online. My daughter and I just sent another order this month and split the shipping cost.

www.highcountrygardens.com

Caption: Coded by number. All but #5 blooms all summer long.
1---D. 'Mesa Verde' from Park seed co.
2---D. floribundum 'Starburst' Walmart
3---D.cooperi Home Depot
4---D. John Proffitt developed in Colorado. local garden center
5---D. nubigenum blooms June to July. Walmart

It is from D. cooperi I collected the seeds from. (above post)

Kqcrna Sorry but I was asked a question. I had to answer it.

thanks for all that info. I guess i will have to look for a hardier plant.

tcs Why look for a hardier plant. The iceplants mentioned are hardy in your zone. I'm in zone 4, which is colder than your zone 5 and I haven't lost one yet growing in my zone.

Terese, I've read that cold temps are often not the culprit when succulent plants don't survive the winter, but usually winter moisture. I've lost any Ice Plants I had in the ground during winter, but have had them survive in a container exposed to the elements. I think if they're planted in a sharp draining spot where snow and ice doesn't hang around as long they have a good chance.

this was one of the only images i could find of mine.