How to prune large-flowered beardtongue

After flowering (late spring to early summer) for deadheading; as needed for dead-leaf removal. Snip spent flower stalks off at the base, just above the basal foliage rosette. Do not cut into healthy rosette leaves. If the plant becomes untidy over winter, remove dead or frost-damaged leaves in early spring before new growth emerges.

Once after flowering; as needed for dead foliage. Large-Flowered Beardtongue benefits from deadheading after the main flush of bloom to keep plants tidy and occasionally prompt a secondary flush. Cut flower stalks back to the basal rosette once they finish. Avoid heavy pruning of the evergreen rosette itself; remove only dead or damaged leaves as needed through the year.

Snip spent flower stalks off at the base, just above the basal foliage rosette. Do not cut into healthy rosette leaves. If the plant becomes untidy over winter, remove dead or frost-damaged leaves in early spring before new growth emerges.