[pbs] Manfreda and Polianthes
James Waddick
jwaddick at kc.rr.com
Sat Dec 2 16:06:07 EST 2006
Dear Dennis, Steve and all;
I think subject of Manfreda x Polianthes hybrids is a
fascinating new topic, but it got me thinking.
I grow three species of Polianthes and always bring them in
for winter, but how hardy are they outdoors? I did a quick Google
and came up with Zone 6 - 7 - 8 and 9 ! just for P. tuberosa, the
most common species. Surely someone in PBS grows them out doors with
success. I'd sure like to hear what species you grow outdoors and how
hardy they have been.
Likewise does anyone grow any of the other Manfreda species
in cooler climates? I always assumed they were too tender. And M
virginica has the widest range (and tolerance?).
So who is growing which species and where.
Just FYI you can see some other Polianthes sp at
www.yuccado.com
The author of the article on the hybrids suggests that these
crosses have been made before. Anyone grow any of these or are they
available commercially ?
I did come across the "mangave" a possible "hybrid between
Manfreda variegata and Agave celsii [A. mitis] "
Thanks for bringing up this topic. Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +
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