A couple of pics of an otherwise healthy clump indicating what one of the members referred to as root strangulation. This clump is about 10 years old and has been gradually declining in stem production for about 3 or 4 years. Also, this was the one I had posted as having the twisted stems. It was planted in a corner of landscaping posts on a slight downhill grade from about 5 others. Too much water? Too much fertilizer? Too little space? That size and age should have had at least a dozen healthy eyes but I could only find 5 and they were in two little spots. It has nice blossoms so I will try to restart the 2 pieces in a better location.
Posting the info for others who may have some not doing well and may need relocating. In this instance, it was in full sun so that was not an issue.
