Bri wrote in message ...
Alphons Karr doesn't like cold weather. I live in south seattle and mine
dies back every winter. so far it has come back in the spring but I
think it's right on the line here.

From Endangered Species website--

Alphonse Karr

Loses leaves around 15 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Loses canes around 0 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rhizomes die around -10 to -5 degrees Fahrenheit.


From ABS sourcelist--

B. Multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

Min Temp 12F

According to Weather.com, Houston has had an all time low of 9F, but
average low of 45F. Once established, it can take a bit of cold
without too much damage, but unless it get colder than it ever has
before, it should come back.

How cold does it get in your area?

Chris