Ovulinia Petal Blight
Small, water-soaked spots on petals

About Ovulinia Petal Blight
This fungal disease causes small, water-soaked spots on flower petals, leading to rapid browning and petal collapse. Commonly affecting azaleas and other spring-blooming shrubs in Middle Tennessee landscapes like Franklin and Brentwood, it thrives in cool, wet conditions. Proper sanitation and avoiding overhead watering can help reduce its spread and protect your blooms.
Ovulinia Petal Blight (Small, water-soaked spots on petals) 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 Ovulinia Petal Blight 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.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Ovulinia Petal Blight
- Scientific Name
- Small, water-soaked spots on petals
- Type
- Lawn & Landscape Disease
- Region
- Middle Tennessee