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Achillea millefolium #33229 October 31st, 2005 at 11:29 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Canada D DaisyM OP Member
OP DaisyM Member D Joined: Feb 2005 Canada	Just a quick question before the snow starts to fly. I planted an Achillea in a big ceramic pot. Our temps average minus 20-30c's. Since the achillea is a perennial, will it survive in the pot? The pot is 20" w and 16" deep. Thanks.

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Re: Achillea millefolium #33230 November 2nd, 2005 at 02:24 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Knoxville, TN A alankhart Member
alankhart Member A Joined: Aug 2002 Knoxville, TN	Achillea is hardy as far north as zone 3, perhaps farther with mulching or heavy snow fall. It will probably survive, but you could wrap the pot in burlap or place a heavy cardboard box over it (leave the top off so it can get moisture) as extra protection.

Re: Achillea millefolium #33231 November 2nd, 2005 at 03:04 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington B Bill The Garden Helper
Bill The Garden Helper B Joined: Aug 2002 Cedar Hill Washington	I would be worried that the moisture in the soil will expand when it freezes and shatter the planter....

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