Re: Hollyhocks

That suggests to me that baby or talcum powder might be worth a test. Since
I planted some hollyhocks last year, I'll give it a try.
Maria

> From: ECPep@aol.com
> Reply-To: perennials@hort.net
> Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 11:41:13 EST
> To: perennials@hort.net
> Subject: Re: Hollyhocks
> 
> You will keep the plants reasonable free of JB's but
> will have to put us with a plant covered with some kind of pesticide dust.
> Pyrethrum or rotenone will do it. They will avoid leaves and flowers with any
> dust residue.

> That being said, I have wondered if some other compound, even a non-lethal
> sort might have the same effect... A friend tried some flour and some
> cornstarch.  Both change properties when wet so that was not a good idea.  It
> would need to be something lightweight and if green would not be noticed
> much.  Something to work on.

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