Phlox Mildew & Mystery 6-ft Maroon Plume Plant (Amaranth) in Eastern Ontario

Phlox Powdery Mildew Management

• Water at ground level only – No overhead sprinkling.
• Space plants – Thin to improve airflow.
• Composted manure feed – Avoid high nitrogen.
• Cut back in fall – Remove all debris.
• Mildew may persist but won't stop bloom once established.

Mystery Plant = Amaranth (Amaranthus)

6+ ft, maroon/green foliage, maroon feathery plumes = cultivated amaranth. Annual. Edible seeds (grain) or greens. Seeds saved from isolated plants come true; hybrids vary.

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