How to prune water violet

Autumn for dying stem removal; spring or summer for thinning. Rake or pull out dying autumn stems before they sink. In summer, remove excess growth by hand or with an aquatic rake to maintain open water. Handle gently as the plant is delicate.

Annually in autumn; summer thinning as needed. Water Violet is a native aquatic that needs minimal pruning. It dies back naturally in winter to dormant buds (turions) at the pond bottom. In autumn, remove excess dying stems from the water to prevent them from decomposing and affecting water quality. In spring or summer, thin crowded growth if it is blocking light to other pond plants.

Rake or pull out dying autumn stems before they sink. In summer, remove excess growth by hand or with an aquatic rake to maintain open water. Handle gently as the plant is delicate.