My turn to have the virus?

[django]

Last year, Time Tunnel never seemed to be as "perky" as my other hostas. Had some leaf damage, and I assumed I had stepped on it when it was emerging in the spring, and never thought anything of it. Decided to move it to a new location.

This year, the plant has definite leaf damage, and the family promises that the dog didn't urinate on it. Always one of my concerns.

So - what do you think? Is it my turn for the virus?

[eastwood2007]

Looks like cold damage or leaf dessication...not HVX. This isn't one of those things we want to take turns with...

[Chris_W]

No, that is not HVX. That is spring desiccation burn.

I have to assume that this plant is a gold edged sieboldiana. Pretty common for the gold tissue to dry out and get like this in cold (less than 40 degree) weather.

[django]

Thank you for the good news. I'll take leaf dessication over the virus. Next spring, I'll try to give that hosta extra protection if it's prone to this problem. We did have a few cold snaps this year while plants were emerging - affected the buds on one of the hydrangeas, too. No other hostas were affected, though.

I enjoy these forums and am glad that I found them. Great information is shared. Thanks.

Elaine