Lavender/Salvia dying

My plants are established, but over the last two weeks, they have gone from full of life and vibrant to dropping, flowers falling off and turning brown! I have also noticed little spots on the Salvia’s leaves. Is it a fungus? And how do you get rid of it? Thank you!

-Helpless gardener

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/17/2016 @ 8:38 pm

This does sound like a fungus issue, though pests can also cause leaf marks.

Excessively damp conditions or watering from above could be cause of leaf damage.
Here are some links with more information.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/annualperennial/salvia/leavesdiscolored.html ^[1]
Neem Oil can be used to treat most sucking insects and also works as a fungicide. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.
Here is a link with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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