Pruning guide
How to prune yellow monkeyflower
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Pruning yellow monkeyflower — FAQ
When should I prune yellow monkeyflower?
Deadhead throughout flowering season; cut back mid-summer after first flush. Pinch or snip off spent flower heads just below the bloom. For the mid-season cut, trim all stems back by roughly half using clean scissors or snips, cutting just above a leaf node.
How often does yellow monkeyflower need pruning?
Deadhead weekly during flowering; cut back once or twice per season. Yellow Monkeyflower benefits from deadheading and a mid-season cut to extend its flowering season. Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flower production. After the first flush, cut stems back by about half to promote a second flush of flowers and keep the plant compact rather than straggly.
How do you prune yellow monkeyflower?
Pinch or snip off spent flower heads just below the bloom. For the mid-season cut, trim all stems back by roughly half using clean scissors or snips, cutting just above a leaf node.