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Bleeding Heart
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Summer dormancy
First leaves yellow then entire stem turns yellow
Stems yellow, fall over and die one by one until nothing remains above
Common in plants grown in sunny, hot areas
Occurs mid to late summer
Plants grow back the following spring without a problem
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Credit: B. Lockhart
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Virus
Tobacco rattle virus and other viruses
Wavy yellow to light green patterns on leaves
Lab test required to distinguish between virus and to verify infection
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Credit: Michelle Grabowski
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Freezing injury
Newly emerged tips turn tan, soft and mushy
Symptoms show up over night
Occurs early spring with a late frost
After cold period, new growth is healthy and normal looking
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Credit: Michelle Grabowski
Credit: Michelle Grabowski
Credit: Michelle Grabowski
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Herbicide Damage
Phenoxy herbicide ex. 2,4D
Leaves are twisted, cupped, or distorted
Leaves may appear thick and leathery
Veins in leaves are thick and close together
Side of the plant closest to the herbicide application is most severely affected
In severe cases the entire plant may be affected
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