why would my creeping myrtle die

Was full of blooms 1 week then dried up. Was watered.

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 06/24/2014 @ 6:48 pm

Creeping myrtle — also known as periwinkle and vinca minor — is an extremely tough plant, one of those that will grow where nothing else will. One thing that will bring it down is too much water. Here’s some growing information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/periwinkle/growing-periwinkle.htm ^[1]
It is susceptible to some disease, which is probably what got yours: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/flowers/hgic2108.html ^[2]

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[2] http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/flowers/hgic2108.html: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/flowers/hgic2108.html

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