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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Marsh pennywort: when and how to prune
Hydrocotyle vulgaris
Marsh pennywort is best pruned in September.
| Pruning months | September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Marsh pennywort: when to prune it?
In September, when the mats get too wide.
What else to prune in those months? September
Marsh pennywort: how to prune it?
- Pull or cut away over-long runners at the edge.
- Leave the rest: the mats are a hiding place for frogs and insects.
- In autumn remove fallen tree leaves from the plants so they do not smother them.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: September.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Marsh pennywort · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.