I would not start this species in water. They get quiet large so allow for space. Norma

So I should just get them into their winter planters and they will take off from there? They will stay outside until the last possible day before the frost starts, but then come in for the winter.

We'll see what happens. Had them in water with root starter for about 30 mins and then placed them in seperate pots with well draining soil. Water them with the water/root starter mix and put them out on the front porch. Hopefully they root and grow and late April will find them planted in the ground for good.

I think this is a chaparral plant that thrives in well drained poor soil. I would not root it in water  the leaves can fall off. Some of the native plants do not like fertilizer.

Why donÂt you just plant it? Keep it dry and relatively warm.

I have less than 3 weeks of "growing season" and probably 2 weeks, or less, before we see frost. I dont think that is enough time for them to grow roots and establish themselves before getting hit withthe cold temps we get in s/e Michigan. I can grow them in pots till spring, get them a little root bound and then plant them and let them do their thing.