How to prune liatris spicata 'kobold'

Deadhead after flowering (late summer); cut to ground in late autumn or early spring. Snip spent spikes down to the basal rosette once flowering ends. In late winter, cut all growth to within a few centimetres of the ground before new shoots emerge.

Deadhead after bloom; cut to ground once annually; divide every 3–4 years. Liatris 'Kobold' is a compact cultivar that needs very little pruning. Remove spent flower spikes at the base once blooms are finished to tidy the plant and limit self-seeding, or leave seed heads for birds. Cut foliage to the ground in late autumn or early spring. Division every 3–4 years keeps clumps productive.

Snip spent spikes down to the basal rosette once flowering ends. In late winter, cut all growth to within a few centimetres of the ground before new shoots emerge.