by Connie olsen
Can I cut my lily stalks back when they are done blooming?
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I would, you don't want it wasting energy trying to make seeds. Let it put all it's energy in getting ready for the next bloom period.
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Yes, just cut them off a few inches above the ground. About 4-6" will work well and clean up the area for next time.
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Yes, I do.
Yes, you can cut your lily stalks back after they are done blooming unless you want to let them turn to seed pods and try to grow them from seed. I have done this with my Siberian Iris and Day Lilies but it is a long slow process because you have to let the pods dry completely. So if you aren't interested in the seeds I would just cut them back.