Rust on Lantanas - Ask Extension
I believe I have rust on my lantanas - what can I do to prevent its spreading = is there aspray to conteract this rust? Also, is rust a virus or bac...
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Rust on Lantanas #132340
Asked June 05, 2013, 4:15 PM EDT
I believe I have rust on my lantanas - what can I do to prevent its spreading = is there a
spray to conteract this rust? Also, is rust a virus or bacterial.?I am a Master gardener since 2002 and I grow lantanas every year. So far, they all have come back in January or February. I only put compost on my yard, but the other day, my daughter put out Scotts Weed and Feed because I have a lot of weeds this year. Could this cause the rust looking leaves on my lantanas?
spray to conteract this rust? Also, is rust a virus or bacterial.?I am a Master gardener since 2002 and I grow lantanas every year. So far, they all have come back in January or February. I only put compost on my yard, but the other day, my daughter put out Scotts Weed and Feed because I have a lot of weeds this year. Could this cause the rust looking leaves on my lantanas?
Tarrant County Texas
Expert Response
Lantana rust had not been reported in this area. Usually
lantana rust is found in New Zealand and Austria although I have heard it is
now in South America.
This could be damage from the weed and feed fertilizer.
Lantana is pretty tough. Cut back the plants with the damage and see what the
re-growth looks like. Hope it comes back strong and undamaged.
Also give the Tarrant County Master Gardener help desk a
call about this. If there is lantana rust around Steve Chaney will have told
the Master Gardeners who run the help desk,<personal data hidden> or bring it up at the
next Master Gardener meeting. Take a sample into the office or email Steve some
pictures. Steve is very good about diagnosis.
