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Pruning guide · Perennial
Fringed loosestrife: when and how to prune
Lysimachia ciliata
Fringed loosestrife is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Fringed loosestrife: when to prune it?
It needs hardly any pruning. In March, cut down last year’s dead stems.
What else to prune in those months? March
Fringed loosestrife: how to prune it?
- In March, cut the old stems off just above the ground, before the new shoots appear.
- Leave them standing until then: they shelter insects.
- At the same time, chop off runners growing beyond their space.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Fringed loosestrife flowers in June–August, when it attracts bees.
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Fringed loosestrife · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.