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Vinca major - rust solution #790207
Asked May 11, 2022, 10:17 AM EDT
Hood River County Oregon
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Hello,
I live in Hood River County. I was over in Washington for a meeting when I sent my request and I'm not sure why (maybe GPS?), but when I selected my county from the dropdown list the only options were those in WA State---none were Oregon counties--so I just picked the closest one to where I live just across the border. Should I resubmit my question?
Thanks for your help! -Catherine
This fungus is systemic within the plant itself, but does not infect other species. The article lists fungicides which help its control, but which may not be available to home gardeners. It's probably earlier this year because it wasn't completely removed.
This Extension article has suggestions for plants which may be good alternatives: https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/catalog/files/project/pdf/ec1623.pdf
Good luck!