Pruning guide
How to prune whorled water milfoil
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning whorled water milfoil — FAQ
When should I prune whorled water milfoil?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does whorled water milfoil need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune whorled water milfoil mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune whorled water milfoil?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.