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Clubroot in Perennial Wallflower
How to identify and treat clubroot in Perennial Wallflower.
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Perennial Wallflower care requirements
water
Moderate; water regularly but allow soil to dry between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.
soil
Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil. Tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
light
Full sun (6+ hours daily)
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Perennial Wallflower
- fiber_manual_recordSwollen, distorted roots
- fiber_manual_recordWilting in warm weather
- fiber_manual_recordStunted, yellowing plants
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Common causes in Perennial Wallflower
Caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. Persists in soil for 20+ years. Favoured by acidic, wet soils.
healing
How to treat clubroot in Perennial Wallflower
No chemical cure. Remove all affected plants and roots. Lime soil to raise pH above 7.2.
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Preventing clubroot in Perennial Wallflower
Crop rotation (7+ years). Liming soil. Resistant varieties. Good drainage.