Root Rot in Lavender (Shrub)
When grown as a garden shrub, lavender forms a compact, fragrant mound covered in purple spikes
Lavender (Shrub) care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to root rot in Lavender (Shrub). Check each one as a potential cause.
Symptoms to look for in Lavender (Shrub)
Roots turn brown to black and mushy, with the shrub's foliage greying, wilting, or dropping, and stems becoming brittle rather than pliable.
Common causes in Lavender (Shrub)
Landscaping beds often have irrigation set for a mix of plants, and Lavender's Mediterranean-adapted roots rot quickly if kept as moist as typical border shrubs, especially in heavier garden soils.
How to diagnose root rot in Lavender (Shrub)
Remove plant from pot. Healthy roots are white/tan and firm. Rotted roots are brown/black and mushy.
How to treat root rot in Lavender (Shrub)
Remove the shrub, trim away all rotted roots, and replant in a raised or amended bed with excellent drainage, ideally separated from irrigation meant for thirstier plants.
Preventing root rot in Lavender (Shrub)
Plant in a dedicated well-draining bed or raised area separate from thirstier shrubs, and avoid shared irrigation schedules.