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When should you cut back penstemon?

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You cut penstemon back in late April (in the U.S.) before spring has fully arrived.

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Do you need to deadhead daylilies?

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Deadheading daylilies once the blossoms begin to fade encourages the plant to rebloom so the plant's energy goes into making new buds rather than seeds.

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When should you cut back sage?

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Ideally, you should plan to cut back sage in the early months of spring (e.g., March or April in the U.S.).

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Which salvias are perennials?

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There are both annual and perennial varieties of salvias. Caradonna is one type of salvia that's a perennial, as is the May Night type.

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