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Palustris

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Bulb depth
« on: February 17, 2019, 05:08:09 PM »
Out of interest at what sort of depth would I  find Erythronium bulbs?They seem to have pulled themselves down an awful long way.
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Re: Bulb depth
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2019, 08:03:46 PM »
Yes, that's what they do!  They can go VERY deep, Eric - you can only  excavate them carefully  to see  where they have gone to.  E. dens-canis doesn't go terribly deep - but the American species and hybrids  can tunnel like champions!  Might easily be two spade-depths down..... or more! 
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Re: Bulb depth
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2019, 08:29:24 PM »
In that case they can stay put. Thanks!
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