Re: Hardy Aroids

From: Doug <dburdic at presys.com> on 1997.10.27 at 15:06:46(1499) Hi Jim and Everybody, Collecting hardiness feedback from the group on all these species is an excellent idea. I can add to this that I am growing one Arum italicum here on the central Oregon coast (Zones 8-9) which is no big trick I realize, but thought I'd mention it. +More > > How far north does anyone grow Helicodiceros ? In addition to the answer to this question, I would like to receive the answer to an even harder one: Where can one even purchase Helicodiceros?! It seems that it would be easier to locate the Lost Ark of the Covenant than a commercial source for this particular species. Take Care, Doug Doug Burdic dburdic@presys.com ======================================================================== James W. Waddick wrote: > > Dear friends; > This string has turned from Dracunculus to Hardy aroids and I am > surprised that no one has mentioned Calla palustris. This gets to > considerable size, has impressive flowers and fruits and should be hardy > fairly far north - Zone 4, 3?. > These are just a start, let's get complete here:

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