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Pruning guide · Herbaceous plant
Lousewort: when and how to prune
Pedicularis sylvatica
Lousewort is best pruned in September.
| Pruning months | September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–July |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Lousewort: when to prune it?
No pruning is needed. Only mow the vegetation it grows in from September, once the seed has dropped.
What else to prune in those months? September
Lousewort: how to prune it?
- Mow short and remove the cuttings so that the soil stays poor.
- Leave part uncut if you want to be sure that enough seed falls.
- Remove young trees and shrubs, which would otherwise soon close over the spot.
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.
Caution: Do not mow in May–July: you would cut off the flowers and the seed.
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This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.