How to prune blue wild indigo

Late winter to early spring for the main cutback; deadhead after flowering if desired. After flowers fade, remove spent stalks at the base of the flower stem if you prefer a tidy look, or leave pods for ornamental and wildlife value. In late winter, cut all stems back to ground level before new growth begins.

Annually (late-winter cutback); deadheading optional. Blue Wild Indigo is a long-lived, deep-rooted perennial that resents disturbance and needs minimal pruning. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom to neaten the plant or leave the attractive inflated seed pods for winter interest. Cut stems back to the ground in late winter. Do not divide unnecessarily.

After flowers fade, remove spent stalks at the base of the flower stem if you prefer a tidy look, or leave pods for ornamental and wildlife value. In late winter, cut all stems back to ground level before new growth begins.