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sick salvia

Bren2
18 years ago

Can anyone tell me what is wrong with this one that is to the right of the red orchid? Should I yank it?

Comments (4)

  • helena_z8_ms
    18 years ago

    Could it be mildew from too much rain? There might be a spray for it unless you have hummers and don't want to use it.

  • phoebe1969
    18 years ago

    Looks like powdery mildew. Farinaceas are prone to it. I tossed all of mine because of it. My Columbines have a tendency for it also. There are fungicides that are not harmful to use in the garden. Safer makes one, also I believe you can use Neem oil or make a spray of milk water. Once it gets a good hold it is VERY difficult to get rid of. You can also cut it all the way back and start over if the wetness is gone. Do not water these over head and esp. not in the evening.

  • skrip
    18 years ago

    Oh yeah, been there done that with this particular salvia, i think its the Victoria Blue Queen or something. Yeah, drove me nuts. I dont plant it anymore, as much as I would like to.

  • Bren2
    Original Author
    18 years ago

    Thanks, I removed it.