Re: Echiums

I believe there was a discussion about this a couple
of years ago.  I know there is a way to check the
archives, but I don't know how to do this.

I think certain species do only live 2 years, others
much longer.

Good luck!
bridget
seattle, wa 
where it's finally raining!

--- Joe Seals <gardenguru@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Pamela:
>  
> I know that Echiums are relatively short-lived but
> two years is an exaggeration.  I've seen plants
> upwards of 20 years old.
>  
> They do get kind of scruffy, though, and maybe some
> gardeners remove them simply due to their unkempt
> look.
>  
> I wouldn't remove one until it either died outright
> or it looked beyond ugliness repair.
>  
> Joe
> 
> Pamela Steele <pamela@nznf.co.uk> wrote:
> Is it  true that I will have to repalce my newly
> planted Echiums after 2 years?  I have been told
> today that the fizzle out after two years?? eeek I
> hope not!
>  
> Pamela 
>  
>  
>  
> 
> 
> Joe Seals
> Santa Maria, California --
> where the weather is always perfect
> and my NEW garden will soon be blooming and full of
> birds and butterflies
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