How to prune striped squill

Immediately after flowering (early spring). Snip spent flower stems at the base if deadheading. Leave all foliage to senesce and wither fully before clearing — typically 4–6 weeks after bloom. When naturalized in grass, hold off mowing until leaves have yellowed completely.

Annually after flowering, if deadheading. Striped Squill needs very little pruning. This small early bulb is best left to its own devices. Deadhead spent flower spikes at the base to prevent self-seeding if desired, or allow seed set to encourage naturalization. Foliage must die back naturally to feed the bulb — it disappears on its own by late spring.

Snip spent flower stems at the base if deadheading. Leave all foliage to senesce and wither fully before clearing — typically 4–6 weeks after bloom. When naturalized in grass, hold off mowing until leaves have yellowed completely.