G.maculatum...one of the best do nothing, no pampering perennials in my garden. I have G.maculatum as a groundcover and in a roof top garden.

Leave the leaves on. New growth will emerge and grow up beyond the old leaves, that have turned red over winter. The old leaves get pushed down in contact with the soil, die off and mulch the crown. It is a very efficient plant.

Sometimes if the foliage is looking very tired in August, I will rip out the fringe of old growth at the edge of the plant mound. By September, with cooler temperature, there is a flush of new, green growth.

I love this plant.

Thanks. I am looking forward to seeing these grow! They are still a little tiny from last year. I will leave them alone. Thanks again.

Jess