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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Yellow pimpernel: when and how to prune
Lysimachia nemorum
Yellow pimpernel is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Yellow pimpernel: when to prune it?
Hardly ever needed; if you like, shorten bare or overlong stems in March.
What else to prune in those months? March
Yellow pimpernel: how to prune it?
- In March, cut overlong or bare stems back to close to the base.
- Leave everything for the rest of the year: the plant stays low and compact by itself.
- No need to mow it; route a path beside the plant rather than over it.
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.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Yellow pimpernel · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.