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Aster Yellows? #879312
Asked July 29, 2024, 5:25 PM EDT
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Kristi,
I'm afraid this does look like aster yellows or another virus.
The virus cannot be cured, to eliminate it in your yard you need to pull the plants. I'm sorry.
Here's a page that shows similar virus signs:
https://www.purduelandscapereport.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Viruses-of-Hydrangea.pdf
Sorry for the bad news.