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Pruning guide · Perennial
Mountain everlasting: when and how to prune
Antennaria dioica
Mountain everlasting is best pruned in July.
| Pruning months | July |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–July |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for butterflies |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Mountain everlasting: when to prune it?
After flowering, in July, snip off the faded flower stems. Otherwise it needs no pruning.
What else to prune in those months? July
Mountain everlasting: how to prune it?
- Cut the stems off just above the mat of leaves.
- Leave a few if you want seed or like the dried flower heads.
- In spring, carefully remove any dead rosettes.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: July.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Mountain everlasting flowers in May–July, when it attracts butterflies.
- If pruning falls during flowering, wait until it is over or leave part of the plant to flower, so bees and butterflies still benefit.
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Caution: Never cut into the grey mat itself: it grows back only slowly.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Mountain everlasting · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.