Possible Virus

Avon, CT

Back in April we had an unusually late frost..just when most of my lilies were starting to poke through the ground. Most seemed to recover fairly well but I noticed that a few were discolored. Now the same plants seem to have some streaking/motling of the leaves. They don't seem to be stunted and the growth seems pretty strong. I'm starting to think that maybe it's a virus and not frost damage. I'm not sure what to do. How long should I wait before I start ripping things out...If I wait too long will it spread to other plants?

Lincoln, NE(Zone 5b)

Don't be too hasty in pulling plants, you might only have a nutrient deficiency. Can you post a pic of the questionable foliage?

For the time being, get control of sucking insects such as aphids and thrips, if you have them.

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