How to prune poker alumroot

Early spring for foliage cleanup; deadhead flower stalks immediately after blooming in summer. Cut flower stalks to the base once blooms fade. In early spring, remove any dead or damaged outer leaves by cutting cleanly at the base — avoid pulling, which can disturb shallow roots.

Annually (spring cleanup) plus deadheading after each bloom cycle. Poker alumroot benefits from light pruning to stay tidy and vigorous. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to keep energy in the plant, and cut back any tattered or frost-damaged foliage in early spring. The evergreen leaves rarely need heavy cutting — just remove dead or browning outer leaves as they appear.

Cut flower stalks to the base once blooms fade. In early spring, remove any dead or damaged outer leaves by cutting cleanly at the base — avoid pulling, which can disturb shallow roots.