She lied.

I'll assume you're using up your poetic license on that assessment. I'm
sure she didn't lie and was speaking from her experience in the quirky
eastern Sierra. Many winters are mild. Then it can go down to -15 F for

Sorry about that! I was having a rough day
and terminology leaked through.
Its amazing how rude people can
desensitize your bad language.

But yes, HM grow wonderfully in the Midwest.
They are one of our treasures.

--
Theo in Zone 5
Kansas City