Of the dozen or more I've tried in the last 10 years only PowWow White remains. Seeing two strapping Prairie Splendors at a nursery today- near a large table of "newer ones"- reminded me of all the back and forth about echs on this forum over the years.

BTW where is e-maniac? Does he post anymore?

I wondered about the echinaceas you've been buying and enjoying or buying and burying. Have any been a bigger bust than the Big Sky series? Have echinaceas stopped 'trending?' or are gardeners smartening up?

I read on a forum and the article about removing all blossoms of first year plants will improve winter suvival of young plants. I was relieved that they should be removed before mid-August (at the latest). I thought about removing 20 + buds without seeing them bloom. I didn't think I'd have the will. So I'll enjoy them for now.

Hope I'm not starting a discussion that is out of date or repetitious. I've been re-doing gardens for 2 years and haven't kept track of trends.

Marie (aka idabean)