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Outdoor succulents in Canada

9 years ago

New to this forum. I am looking for some help in choosing succulents for an outdoor garden in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Formerly zone 3a, recently reclassified as zone 4a.)

Can anyone provide any suggests regarding species that will survive our harsh winters?

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britters_zone4
9 years ago
Hens and chicks, and some kinds of stonecrops will overwinter. Not sure about other garden centres but I know the one I work at (Ellerslie Gift and Garden) has a selection of hardy succulents with the perennials! If you're on the south side you could come check it out :)
rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I found this place (not suggesting to order from them, and do not know how reliable z3 recommendation is :) that lists names of some hardy sedums; according to them hardy to z3. Hopefully it will help with choosing some plants. I have few of them - but am in 'warmer' zone comparing to you.

hardy sedums-click me

May I ask how you go about making your outdoor succulent garden?

eta: Just noticed post by britters - you may get some good help there :)
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