How to prune yellow wild indigo

Late winter to early spring for the annual cutback; deadhead post-bloom if reducing spread. Cut all old stems to ground level in late winter before new shoots emerge. Remove spent flower heads after bloom if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave the pods for winter structure.

Annually (late-winter cutback); deadheading optional. Yellow Wild Indigo is a tough, low-maintenance native perennial needing only an annual late-winter cutback. Remove stems to ground level before new growth begins. Deadheading after the yellow flowers fade can reduce self-seeding, but the seed pods offer ornamental value through winter. Avoid disturbing the deep taproot by dividing or transplanting.

Cut all old stems to ground level in late winter before new shoots emerge. Remove spent flower heads after bloom if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave the pods for winter structure.