
How to Prune Sweet Betsy?
(Trillium cuneatum)
Sweet Betsy, also known as Little sweet Betsy, Large toadshade, Whip-poor-will flower, Hugher's trillium, Wood trillium, Stinking Benjamin
A woodland perennial with mottled leaves and maroon flowers, sweet Betsy thrives with minimal intervention. Key pruning entails removing dead or faded foliage post-flowering to encourage growth. Prune in late winter or early spring before new shoots emerge. Avoid cutting healthy leaves, as these sustain the plant through photosynthesis. Pruning enhances air circulation and prevents disease, crucial for sweet Betsy's vitality and longevity.