So far it looks like I have lost 3 plants of the 60 something new plants that I added last year.
EVER SO SOFTLY (X2 plants, same garden, different areas)
DARINGLY DIFFERENT
The 3 that I lost were all in the same flower bed and it is obvious that they aren't returning. We had such a mild winter and almost everything in this garden, either didn't totally die off, or already has fans that are 4-8 inches tall. I find it weird that both of the Ever so Softly plants died. I am pretty confident that they are both gone since one clump of dead and rotted stuff came up when I picked up the tag to check the name.
Another one that I am worried about is SPICY CONNECTION. It is holding on by a fan. It looks like it will need some extra TLC.
At least when it is all said and done, I really only paid for one of the Ever so Softly plants, because they were B1G1 and the Daringly Different and the Spicy Connection were free gifts and the other 14 plants from that grower are doing absolutely spectacular! I am going to let the grower know about the Ever so Softly, because I noticed on their website in the description of EsS that because of the parentage that they were hoping that it would be hardy in the north. Maybe it isn't quite that hardy in zone 5b.
