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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Hedge woundwort: when and how to prune
Stachys sylvatica
Hedge woundwort is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Hedge woundwort: when to prune it?
In March, before the new shoots appear.
What else to prune in those months? March
Hedge woundwort: how to prune it?
- Leave the stems standing all winter.
- Cut them down to just above the ground in March.
- If you like, leave a few stems 20–30 cm tall as shelter for insects.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Hedge woundwort · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.