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Q.What Are These White Clusters On My Coneflower Varieties? Eggs Or Fungus?

Zone Zone 5. Ontario canada | Mustangsalad added on August 24, 2020 | Answered

They are located at base on soil and leaf stem. Not mealy bug. When touched they are dry and tiny egg like. Found when watering. Earth very dry.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on August 25, 2020

This looks to be a relative of slime mold, though we do not have this particular type in my region.

It is likely not a pathogen, itself. These types of organisms feed on bacteria. It can indicate a bacterial infection in the soil, though.

Treating with a fungicide will help, otherwise, the organism itself will act as a bactericide over time.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/what-is-slime-mold-slime.htm

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