Over-wintering Tender Perennials

Tender perennials such as tuberous begonias, gladioli, cannas and dahlias will not survive Iowa's harsh winter weather outdoors and must be dug in the fall and stored indoors through the winter months.  See the ISU Extension & Outreach news release from September 27, 2013 to learn more.

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