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Originally Posted by SnowbirdOhio
"newly planted" might be the key phrase here. Established plants - 1 or 2 full seasons - have a more established root system and will usually come back. I would wait and see if you get some new growth near the base of the plant before you give up. But this was unusually cold for here, and that will happen from time to time. Covering helps. Lantanas and pentas are not really considered "tender" plants here. After a few times losing plants, you will be more selective in future - I know I am, but still, if there's something I love, I will plant and cover when indicated.
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Truly simple advice from an old neighbor from a different era and a different climate zone.
It isn't dead until it is dead. It may well come back in the spring. There is NO REASON to dig it out now. Dead material, you can always remove it later. Procrastination and sage advice often can be the same. Both save a lot of useless WORK..
SPRING FEVER can be dangerous for your plants.
Marginally hearty plants. You can IF you choose to baby them, PERHAPS, force them to survive. Will YOU always want to. remember to, be able to, baby them. ARE THEY WORTH THE TROUBLE????????
Beware of trips to the garden centers and big box stores. Even MONSTER plants look pretty grown under IDEAL conditions. READ before you buy. Plants from neighbors?
Also beware. Why do they have plants to give away? Often it is because they are taking over their yard.