why have my Columbine leaves lost their color - Ask Extension
is it a leaf miner ---do i pick off all infested leaves? anything else?
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why have my Columbine leaves lost their color #900529
Asked May 07, 2025, 6:03 PM EDT
is it a leaf miner ---do i pick off all infested leaves? anything else?
Baltimore County Maryland
Expert Response
Yes, it appears that those Columbine leaves have had active leaf miners, which are the young stage of a small moth. They are not uncommon, though it is kind of early in the season to be seeing that and the damage is usually minor.
How large and established is the plant and how much of it is affected?
Your photos are out of focus, so we can't see any details. If you want to send more, including one of the whole plant we are happy to take a look.
Christine
Christine
How large and established is the plant and how much of it is affected?
Your photos are out of focus, so we can't see any details. If you want to send more, including one of the whole plant we are happy to take a look.
Christine
Christine