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sandy0225 · 10-27-2011, 07:19 AM

it sort of depends on how big they are too and how long they've been planted. If they're well established, many of those should probably make it if they're mulched. They would probably die down to the ground and come back if you pile lots of leaves or straw around the bases thickly and in a large area, like 5' diameter around each one.
If they're kind of small or you planted them recently, or if you want to keep the height on them for next year to try and bloom them, then you'll have to dig them up. Because if it does get down to 15 or so, you'll lose all your height.
I'm not sure on the hardiness of Mona Lisa, even the root. You might need to talk to someone else about that one. If in doubt, dig it out. Then if you have pups, next year plant them in two different places and bring one in and try the other outdoors to find out for sure. Then let the rest of us know...

10-27-2011, 07:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
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