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Pruning guide · Water or marginal plant
Tufted loosestrife: when and how to prune
Lysimachia thyrsiflora
Tufted loosestrife is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–July |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Tufted loosestrife: when to prune it?
It needs hardly any pruning. In March, cut off last year’s dead stems.
What else to prune in those months? March
Tufted loosestrife: how to prune it?
- In March, cut old stems back to just above the soil or water, before the new shoots come up.
- Leave the stems standing in autumn: they protect the rhizome and shelter insects.
- There is no need to remove the faded flower clusters.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Tufted loosestrife flowers in May–July, when it attracts bees.
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Tufted loosestrife · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.