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Phlox paniculata leaves being eaten

mmsj496mmsj496 Posts: 70
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I have put some phlox paniculata this year, thinking that they are slug/pest resistant.  However, the leaves are being munched by something, as are the leaves of some nearby nasturtiums (another plant that is slug resistant?) and centaurea.

Any clues please - photo attached?

Please note, all creatures are welcome in my garden, I am just curious as to which one this might be :smile:

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Slugs would be my guess 
    It's often a myth when they tell you certain plants are slug resistant.
    Nasturtiums definitely aren't, or centaurea.  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • mmsj496mmsj496 Posts: 70
    Thanks!
  • mmsj496mmsj496 Posts: 70
    I have found the same with my brunnera too :)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's just like when you see a list of 'rabbit proof' plants. Load of nonsense! There isn't much they won't have a go at  :D
    I haven't grown brunnera in a very long time, so can't advise on that, but if you have slugs, it's quite likely that the same scenario as the rabbits would arise  ;)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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