Aster Yellows

About Aster Yellows

This disease causes yellowing, stunted growth, and malformed flowers in a wide range of plants, especially asters and carrots. It is caused by a phytoplasma transmitted by leafhoppers, thriving in warm, dry conditions common in Middle Tennessee areas like Franklin and Brentwood. Early detection and controlling leafhopper populations are key to managing aster yellows in home gardens.

Aster Yellows is a lawn or landscape disease commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Disease Identification Library.

As lawn care and treatment specialists, we diagnose and treat Aster Yellows regularly when servicing properties across the region. Early identification is the key to effective fungicide treatment and minimizing damage to your turf and landscape plants.