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karslinky Joined: 8/28/2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1197	Posted: Aug/05/2009 11:05 AM PST Do I lop off the seed heads after blooming? Does that sap the plant of energy better saved for more blooms? Quote \| Reply \| Report

EvonneStoryteller Joined: 7/02/2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 769	Posted: Aug/05/2009 4:55 PM PST http://www.ehow.com/way_5172166_caring-daylilies.h tml This article says yes. However, I never worry about their energy or preserving their strength. I wonder more about keeping them under control. Quote \| Reply \| Report

karslinky Joined: 8/28/2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1197	Posted: Aug/05/2009 5:06 PM PST I think the seed heads look ugly! Quote \| Reply \| Report

carolyncat353 Joined: 4/29/2008 Location: Westlake, La Posts: 9803	Posted: Aug/05/2009 7:46 PM PST Yes, remove the seed head unless you are wanting to try to start them from seeds. Daylilies are so easy! Taking a piece from an established plant is so much easier and quicker results. Quote \| Reply \| Report

karslinky Joined: 8/28/2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1197	Posted: Aug/07/2009 5:22 AM PST Dead head it is then! Quote \| Reply \| Report