Greenhouse Update - June 17, 2005
Leanne Pundt, Extension Educator, University of Connecticut

With the hot weather last week, two-spotted spider mite populations and thrips populations have increased in greenhouses. Continue spray programs as needed. See previous updates for more information.

daylily leaf streak (yellows disease)
photo by Leanne Pundt
Day lily leaf streak
 




The rainy weather outdoors has resulted in various leaf spot diseases on perennials including daylily leaf streak or yellows disease caused by the fungus Aureobasidium microstictum. Small, reddish-brown flecks and brown spots develop on infected tissue. You may then see a central yellow streak along the midvein that begins at the leaf tip. If severe, entire leaves can turn yellow.

Fungal spores are released when the foliage is wet and are spread by splashing water. Water early in the day so leaves can dry. Keep plants as well-spaced as possible to increase air movement around plants. Several different fungicides are labeled for leaf spot diseases including thiophanate methyl (Cleary's 3336 or Fungo Flo), myclobutanil (Eagle), or chlorothalonil (Daconil, Pathguard) or azoxystrobin (Heritage). At the end of the season, remove infected leaf debris. Do not confuse this fungus disease with Daylily Rust.

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