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Hi there

I'd be gratedful if anyone can ID the attached:

The smaller blue ones were qround 3' high

http://i3.tinypic.com/23vguc4.jpg

but the grey/purple ones were about 6'.

http://i3.tinypic.com/23vgwh2.jpg

Thanks in advance

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The first one is Echinops ritro and the second one seems to be another
Echinops - I believe Echinops sphaerocephalus (see
http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plant...es/11507.shtml)

Janet G

That's the ones! Thanks Janet. Are they annuals (Do I have to plant them
every year)? How would I go about making sure I have some of these in my
borders next summer? Would I wait until Spring and then propogate from Seed?

You can tell i'm new to this, can't you!

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