Dollar spot on lawn height turf causes which symptoms?

• A. Tan or bleached patches 2-6 inches in diameter
• B. Dark green irregular areas
• C. Circular purple rings
• D. Small yellow tufts in grass blades

Answer: (A)

Dollar spot shows up as small, bleached patches in the lawn. The most recognizable symptom is tan or bleached areas about the size of a dollar, typically 2–6 inches in diameter. These patches stand out because the leaf tissue turns pale and straw-colored while the surrounding grass remains greener. The disease favors cool, damp conditions and often appears on stressed or nitrogen-deficient turf, so improving fertility and reducing excess moisture can help prevent it. The other patterns described don’t match this disease’s typical look, which is why the tan, bleached patches in that size range are the correct sign to identify dollar spot.