Achillea question

  I have heard Tomy Avent say he never gives up on a plant until he has 
killed it three times.  Well, I've killed one three times now, and I want to know 
why before I give up on it.  Why can't I grow Achillea tomentosa 'King Edward'? 
 I don't have any trouble with other Achilleas - I have 'Moonshine' and one 
of the pink ones which have done pretty well for years.  I have tried three 
times to grow the dwarf 'King Edward' - three different sites.  This year I put 
it in a low, wide planter with Alyssum and the little blue Lobelia, thinking it 
would be a pretty combination, and with special soil and watering might just 
thrive.  Wrong!  It just disappeared.  What am I doing wrong?  I tried it 
first as edging of a sunny border - rather sandy soil.  Then I tried it in a 
shadier spot.  Now  this planter, which I would have thought anything would like, 
but no.  I would really like to grow this plant.  Any suggestions?  Should I 
try again next year or just forget it?
Auralie             NY, Z5

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