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Annuals and Perennials > 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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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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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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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
