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Just noticed an ugly hosta
Posted: Jul 06, 2009 8:27 pm
by redcrx
I think it's Golden Tiara. It looked OK last year and earlier this year. But I just noticed really ugly leaves. Is this virus X?
Re: Just noticed an ugly hosta
Posted: Jul 06, 2009 9:45 pm
by Chris_W
Hi Ed,
Yes, that is Hosta Virus X on Golden Tiara - good example pictures of it. That plant often has it, or can catch it easily.
Sorry to see it.
Chris
Re: Just noticed an ugly hosta
Posted: Jul 07, 2009 6:56 am
by redcrx
Thank Chris. Now I can add new pictures to my own virus library.
Re: Just noticed an ugly hosta
Posted: Jul 07, 2009 5:51 pm
by eastwood2007
Argggh! Ugly is right!
Hope you washed your hands!!!!!
Re: Just noticed an ugly hosta
Posted: Jul 08, 2009 7:11 am
by redcrx
Certainly!!!!
Re: Just noticed an ugly hosta
Posted: Jul 08, 2009 11:44 am
by eastwood2007
BTW, Ed, I meant to say I'm sorry your hosta has HVX!
I had 2 show up with it this year and have no idea where it came from...bummer....I'm really paranoid, now!
Re: Just noticed an ugly hosta
Posted: Jul 08, 2009 1:32 pm
by redcrx
I'm always looking for it. This one has a twin with no signs yet but I will be tossing both. So this is my third this year. Had 4 last year. But I know they come from the normal bad source. I have a few others separated to keep an eye on - why would I buy them? - they had an interesting sport. What I really need to do is invest in the test strips to monitor this junk.