How to prune zigzag goldenrod

Late winter for the main cutback; deadhead after late-summer flowering if desired. Cut all stems to ground level in late winter before basal shoots emerge. Remove spent flower heads after bloom to reduce self-seeding in shade gardens where unwanted seedlings could displace smaller plants.

Annually (late-winter cutback); deadheading optional. Zigzag Goldenrod is a shade-tolerant native that spreads slowly by rhizome and reseeds modestly. Remove spent flower heads after late-summer bloom if self-seeding needs limiting. Cut old stems to ground level in late winter. It is one of the tidier goldenrods and rarely needs division or extra pruning attention.

Cut all stems to ground level in late winter before basal shoots emerge. Remove spent flower heads after bloom to reduce self-seeding in shade gardens where unwanted seedlings could displace smaller plants.