Curling and misshapen leaves - Ask Extension
Several of our asters are growing deformed. No yellowing and look reasonably healthy otherwise. May also be on the salvia. Maybe a virus?
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Curling and misshapen leaves #900535
Asked May 07, 2025, 6:44 PM EDT
Several of our asters are growing deformed. No yellowing and look reasonably healthy otherwise. May also be on the salvia. Maybe a virus?
Baltimore City County Maryland
Expert Response
This appears to be feeding damage caused by four four-lined plant bug.
This page contains information on them:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/plant-bugs-flowers/
We commonly see this damage early in the season. It is mostly cosmetic, and as there is only one generation, the plants should grow out of it. If you like, you can trim out the worst-affected leaves to more normal-looking growth.
Christine
This page contains information on them:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/plant-bugs-flowers/
We commonly see this damage early in the season. It is mostly cosmetic, and as there is only one generation, the plants should grow out of it. If you like, you can trim out the worst-affected leaves to more normal-looking growth.
Christine
