How to prune easter lily

Deadhead as individual flowers fade; cut stem to ground when fully yellowed after bloom. Snap off faded blooms individually to extend the flowering period. Once all flowers are spent and the stem yellows, cut it back to soil level. Do not remove green foliage prematurely.

Annually after flowering. Easter Lily grown as a pot plant or in the garden benefits from deadheading to extend the display and prevent seed production. Once the stem yellows after blooming, cut it down to the ground. Bulbs planted outdoors in mild climates can re-flower; treat as you would any garden lily — remove spent stems, leave foliage until it dies back.

Snap off faded blooms individually to extend the flowering period. Once all flowers are spent and the stem yellows, cut it back to soil level. Do not remove green foliage prematurely.