Thank you, Diana! I bet that is the problem. There is a downspout nearby and I think there is considerable run-off. I know the temptation is to water them, but I have not watered and they continue to get worse. Two have almost no green showing, and one has a few stalks left. It’s so frustrating to watch and not know what to do, but we will definitely try to correct the run-off situation. Thanks so much for the help!
It’s always a tough call when things start to turn black and crispy, but in my experience (18 years total in ‘The Biz’ and my Master Gardener schooling) it’s usually too much moisture suffocating the roots.
No roots, no plant! ;)
Hope you can correct the situation. I love Brunera and plan to add some in the future when I get ambitious about a perennial shade area.