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Phlox - dying from bottom up

22 years ago

For the past several years, my garden phlox has been dying. The plants start turning brown near the ground, and the disease (or pest) quickly spreads upward. Sometimes there are even flowers blooming on the top while the bottom appears to be dead. Any suggestions?

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susanzone5 (NY)
22 years ago
You might want to post this in the perennials forum. I'd like the answer, too, since mine is doing the same thing this year.
pmoorekc
Original Author
22 years ago
Thanks for the suggestion, Susan. I've just posted it in the perennials forum. Let's hope someone has the answer!
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