Vinca Minor (Myrtle) Stem Blight: Identification and Management

Myrtle (Vinca minor) groundcover around a tree has withering leaves after normal blooms.

Likely Cause: Stem Blight

A fungal disease causing dieback. Confirm with a sample to your county extension office (free service from state university ag college).

Provide your county and state if you need help locating your extension office.

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