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Cutting back Donkey Tail Spurge

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Sjane  Send Sjane a private message!

Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 03:25 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I planted Donkey Tail Spurge in my garden last spring and I love it. Towards the end of the season it began to look a little leggy. I would like to keep it more "neat". Can I just trim it back in the spring or will this ruin it? Anyone have any suggestions?

Sjane - Michigan, Zone "5"
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Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 11:07 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

You can trim it back. Can even do it in the Fall.
I found that it seeds around too, which can be nice, but is easy to remove if you don't want it.

Only trouble is, many people react to the plant in an allergic way causing bad painful rashes. So do NOT touch your face after touching the plant and wash your hands carefully! Launder your garden clothing too.

Gardenbug - Ontario, Zone "4/5"

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