| I have snow on the mountain growing as a ground cover. Every year it starts out beautifully and about mid-July it turns brown, the plants appear to wilt into mush but new growth appears unharmed and comes back the next year. Can you tell me what might be wrong? |
| Based on your description I would suspect that hot dry weather is causing it to die back and go dormant. This is a very tough plant, so although it may not die due to heat and drought, it does suffer. Another possibility is that there is a fungus or disease problem which appears in hot humid weather, again not enough to kill it. If you suspect this, you might take a sample to your county extension (858-0885) for a diagnosis and suggested remedy. |
