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Apr 24th, 2007 at 09:06 AM
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The "spikes" that you can buy in spring are they considered ornamental grass and do they come back the next year again?
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Purl One
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Purl One
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The spikes that they sell around here, in zone 6, are NOT winter hardy outside here. That said... I HAVE overwintered them indoors with success and them put them back out the following year. But since they are pretty cheap here, I usually don't bother, as they take up space that other plants could be using!
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You're right they're pretty cheap here too. I'm actually thinking of starting some from seed next year. They mix nicely with other plants.
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The Compost Queen
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The Compost Queen
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I have over wintered mine in the basement for several years now... **I also get them from the cemetaries in the fall time when all the families are throwing out thier flower arrangements/pots containers...*
Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2
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I'm still hanging on to one of mine that I kept from last year. I'll see what it does.
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Frogger
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Frogger
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I tried over-wintering mine in the garage last winter and they made it til about Jan--I think I did not water adequately though--I may try putting them in the basement the next time though--thanks for the insite--I enjoy using them as a central focal point in my large flower pot I put on thte front porch and would enjoy saving a bit of $$$.
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