>Latitude may be relevant to how C. pubescens performs at any given ambient >temperature (but I don't know -- all my experience has been at a single >latitude). > > --- Brent Yes humidity might be a factor here Brent. It is obviously aplant that prefers adry climate. the hairy leaves might attract too much dew which then freezes in humid latitiudes. It grows extremly well here with rare frosts and very well in Adelaide with a classic medieterranean climate. Michael Bailes. The Fragrant Garden, Portsmouth Road, Erina. N.S.W. 2250 Australia. (OZ) International fax 61 243 651979 Phone 61 243 677322 Web page at: http://www.fragrantgarden.com.au/ *****************************************************************