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Talitha

(8,148 posts) Tue May 12, 2026, 10:16 PM Tuesday

I don't get it. [View all]

I bought two four-packs of Salvias, potted them, and put them out during the day and bring them in at night (north WI).

The other night I forgot to bring them in and there was a frost. Six of the plants died but two survived - they're as healthy as the day I brought them home. How is this possible?

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I don't get it. [View all] Talitha Tuesday OP

natural selection. rampartd Tuesday #1

Darwin at work, huh? Talitha Tuesday #3

Yikes.......i guess frost is pretty deadly. a kennedy Tuesday #2

Thanks for your kind thoughts - my fault completely, I feel SO guilty. Talitha Tuesday #4

probably a microclimate in your yard - the survivors didn't quite experience 32 degrees. NewHendoLib Tuesday #5

They're all in the same 8" pot, that's what's so confusing. Talitha Wednesday #7

Interesting conundrum! NewHendoLib Wednesday #9

Maybe those 2 had some little bit more shelter? Bayard Wednesday #6

I'd left the 8" round pot on the deck snugged up to the house, which I'd done before. Talitha Wednesday #8