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When to cut back S. uliginosa?

20 years ago

I've always heard to wait until new growth appears before cutting back Salvias in the spring, but S. uliginosa has stayed green all winter except for the taller stems. Is it ok to go ahead and cut it back? I'm zone 7b, North Carolina. Are there any "rules" for cutting back differnet kinds of salvias? Thanks!

p.s. Sorry if this is a repost. I thought I posted last night, but I don't see it.

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rich_dufresne
20 years ago
I don't cut mine back unless I see new robust growth, and not if a nasty cold spell is going to come in within the next ten days.
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