I cut the old flower stalks back all the way to the base of the stem. I
have also tried cutting the whole plant back after the first frost and
also cutting it back in early spring. It seems to make no difference.

The flower stalk will wither and fall over, so cutting it back all the
way just seems right.

huerochingon wrote:
Also known as Torch Lily. I would like to cut back the flower stems on
the ones that are spent or out of bloom. Is it better to cut all the
way back down at the base of the stem or do I cut at the top of the
stem where the spent flower begins? Thanks so much.

A rookie installing a new dry garden, going eco-friendly, natural and
eclectic in LA County.