What Are The Copper Spots And Little Holes On My Big Beautiful Leaves? First Year (halfway Successful) Hollyhocks. Been Trying Fr

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om seed for years, but I bought a plant this year & planted it next to foxgloves. Foxgloves are perfect. These copper holes are ki lling me 🤪. Please help 🙏 “Blacknight” Spotlight Series.

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Answer 1

This looks quite a bit like snail or slug damage. These will feed at night, mostly, but there are ways to control them. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/organic-snail-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/slug-snail-eggs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/killing-slugs-with-beer.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm