Wear sturdy gloves to remove dead or winter-burned leaves in early spring by cutting them close to the base.
Cut spent flower spikes down to the base in late summer to keep the plant tidy.
Caution is required as leaf tips are sharp enough to pierce skin; keep away from walkways. Potential Issues
Must be extremely well-draining; gritty, sandy, or rocky soils are ideal.
Caused by overwatering or poor drainage; leaves will become soft, squishy, or yellow.
Zones 4–10; it is exceptionally cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Maintenance & Pruning
Wear sturdy gloves to remove dead or winter-burned leaves in early spring by cutting them close to the base.
Cut spent flower spikes down to the base in late summer to keep the plant tidy. adam's needle
Caution is required as leaf tips are sharp enough to pierce skin; keep away from walkways. Potential Issues Wear sturdy gloves to remove dead or winter-burned
Must be extremely well-draining; gritty, sandy, or rocky soils are ideal. leaves will become soft
Caused by overwatering or poor drainage; leaves will become soft, squishy, or yellow.
Zones 4–10; it is exceptionally cold-hardy and heat-tolerant. Maintenance & Pruning