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Cold Damage Kills Cannas and Other Marginally Hardy Plants

This year's cold winter killed cannas left in the ground, along with bananas, dahlias, ginger, and elephant ears in many areas. These plants are only marginally hardy in Georgia and typically need winter protection or lifting.

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