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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Narrow-leaved ragwort: when and how to prune
Senecio inaequidens
Narrow-leaved ragwort is best pruned in May–October.
| Pruning months | May–October |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–November |
| Native to Belgium | No, an invasive alien species |
Narrow-leaved ragwort: when to prune it?
From May to November: not to look after the plant, but to stop it setting seed.
What else to prune in those months? May · June · July · August · September · October
Narrow-leaved ragwort: how to prune it?
- Pull or dig up the plants before the first flowers open.
- For flowering plants: first carefully snip the flower heads into a bag, then pull up the plant.
- Do not shake a pulled plant: ripe seeds blow away at once.
- Come back every 3–4 weeks, as new flowers and seedlings keep appearing.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: May–October.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Spreads in the wild at the expense of native species. Better removed than pruned, and never dump the prunings in the countryside.
Caution: Cutting or mowing without removing the root makes the plant regrow and flower again. Always remove the whole plant.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Narrow-leaved ragwort · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.