When do I cut back lilies?

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Jane Millarini

Should I cut back leaves from outdoor lilies. Some appear to be decaying

Once the lilies have finished flowering, cut the flower head off and leave the leaves and stem to die back naturally until it turns brown and hollow. Once this occurs you can cut the stem from the base (just above ground level). Leaving everything to die back naturally puts the energy back in the bulb for next year’s flowering.

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