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Gardening

Easterncedar

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3. Don't plant the eyes more than 2 inches deep

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Tue Sep 17, 2024, 04:05 PM

Sep 2024

They won’t flower if they are too far below the surface. But I don’t know if they can thrive in your climate at all. I’m in New England, where they are happy.

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Did not know for almost 22 years here that there was a gardening forum. Probably because I am in [View all] efhmc Sep 2024 OP

Hello from Fort Worth! flying_wahini Sep 2024 #1

Lovely in the morning (74) and regular 90's in the afternoon. A man who came about a sprinkler system reminded me that efhmc Sep 2024 #5

No help, neighbors have them here, (southern MD) along path and around their house, elleng Sep 2024 #2

No bragging allowed, please. My Texas daughter who is now in CO has several in her yard. One of which I bought for her efhmc Sep 2024 #6

Don't plant the eyes more than 2 inches deep Easterncedar Sep 2024 #3

A peony in Texas? Wow, I am impressed. catrose Sep 2024 #4

On line several Dallas areas folks say they have them growing and blooming there. I grew up in that area so efhmc Sep 2024 #7

Thank you so much for the info. I have an old shed I was thinking about reusing as a warm winter green house. efhmc Sep 2024 #9

This link mentions adding ice over them a few times: Donkees Sep 2024 #8