How can I support my perennials? - Ask Extension
Hi, a number of different perennials in my year old pollinator garden have brown spots w some leaves curling up esp toward tops of plants, see pics. ...
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How can I support my perennials? #870258
Asked May 27, 2024, 11:49 AM EDT
Hi, a number of different perennials in my year old pollinator garden have brown spots w some leaves curling up esp toward tops of plants, see pics. I did see tiny red and black insects on the daisies, not on any others. Maybe 2 issues at play? Any action required to support plants? I prefer not to spray w any chemicals that could affect pollinators.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
It looks like 4 lined plant bug damage. They move very fast and it can be hard to see them. They rare do more than cosmetic damage. They are a great nuisance and I hate what they do to my geraniums. Pollinators visit plants that are flowering so it is safe to treat plants that aren’t flowering.
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs
https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/four-lined-plant-bugs
Thank you, Evelyn, that is reassuring. It looked like that from photos but it was unclear.
With gratitude, Julie
You are welcome.
