Shasta Daisy suddenly died?
jeffj
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Shasta Daisy's leaves have all died
Comments (9)Photos: http://s91.photobucket.com/user/bananatree3/media/image-4_zpscb22cfb3.jpeg.html?sort=2&o=9 http://s91.photobucket.com/user/bananatree3/media/image_zpsf435835f.jpeg.html?sort=2&o=13 http://s91.photobucket.com/user/bananatree3/media/image-3_zpscdaff716.jpeg.html?sort=2&o=15 If you watch close enough there are a few small ones about 3 inches or 2 inches tall around the edge of the plant that are looking 100% perfect. Here is a link that might be useful: Photos...See MoreThe stench of Shasta Daisies
Comments (46)It makes me wonder if there's a genetic component to how strong the smell is for some poeple-- the way roughly 10% of people think cilantro tastes like soap, because of their genes. There are a few mentions out there of them being stinky flowers: "Old-fashioned daisies are a must-have plant in cottage gardens and make a great addition to bouquets, at least as far as looks go. Not all, but some daisies bring a stink to the garden and bouquets that resembles either cat urine, toe jam or cow manure, depending on whose nose is sniffing. This makes sense, since flies visit the blossoms to help with pollination. Not all varieties are malodorous. Buy daisies in flower so you can test drive the scent." (https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/14-stinky-plants-pictures) ...and several mentions of them being pollinated by flies. Which makes the smell make sense, I guess. Things that smell like poo will attract flies. Buying shasta cultivars in flower and "test-driving" the scent before bringing them home seems to make sense. I'm glad not all of them stink. I know it will be a long while before I bring home another batch!...See Morenematodes and shasta daisies??
Comments (4)julianna, there might be other kinds of nematodes, but my victims' roots don't rot...when I pull up the affected plant, the roots have large nodules on them. They are so misshapen that water and nutrients can't get up the plant to the leaves which results in wilt. Here is a link that might be useful: roots pix...See MoreShasta Daisy Becky Root Rot
Comments (1)Why plant in the same spot? They rotted for a reason. I think once you get root rot you have to change the media before replanting in that spot....See Morebigcityal
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