Asked June 19, 2024, 2:18 PM EDT
My Hollyhock plants have yellow spots on the leaves. Is there a treatment that will cure this or at least treat it?
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Betsy. Although we are reluctant to diagnose a problem without photos, your description is of the only disease in our area of this species.
https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/hollyhock-alcea-rosea-rust Those fungicides marked "H" are available to homeowners, but need to be applied before the fungus takes hold. I hope this helps. Good luck!