iris leaves damage - Ask Extension
What is causing this damage to the iris? what can I do to stop and prevent more damage?
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iris leaves damage #792921
Asked May 27, 2022, 9:09 AM EDT
What is causing this damage to the iris? what can I do to stop and prevent more damage?
Cecil County Maryland
Expert Response
This looks like the disease called Iris leaf spot. It tends to arise on older iris varieties which are more susceptible.
You can remove the worst damaged leaves and throw them in the trash. Clean up and cut back any dead/dying plants in the fall to reduce the pathogen load in the environment.
There is nothing else to do than that, other than finding and growing new varieties that have been bred with resistance to the disease.
Christine
You can remove the worst damaged leaves and throw them in the trash. Clean up and cut back any dead/dying plants in the fall to reduce the pathogen load in the environment.
There is nothing else to do than that, other than finding and growing new varieties that have been bred with resistance to the disease.
Christine