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Q.My Liatris plant is getting brown areas on the stems and the buds are dying. Is it a disease, and how can I save it?

Zone 12188 | Anonymous added on July 3, 2019 | Answered

The plant was healthy and green until I noticed the brown stalks when watering early this week. There are some flowers that are healthy.

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on July 4, 2019

Avoid overwatering these plants, and avoid overhead watering.
Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
If the issue continues, treat with a fungicide.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/liatris/liatris-blazing-star.htm

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