I shear mine back in the spring and it seems to spread very nicely. I'm in
6b Maryland too.

Jane
"spampot" wrote in message
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My hypericum has turned its winter bronze, and I'm wondering whether it
needs mowing or something to let the new green stuff emerge. Is it
better to leave it looking sloppy? I don't care about looks, just about
the health of this ground cover. I want it to spread.