What Should I Do About Veronia, Gallardia, And Other Perennials…
Cathy Asked
What should I do about Veronia, gallardia, and other perennials that have fallen over after a hard rain?
The Gardener’s Answer
Hi, Cathy: I apologize, I just realized that I sent you an answer to a question that was not yours. Sorry about that. So, as far as your perennials that have fallen over from the hard rain you have a couple of options. You can do nothing and let the plants do what they will. It certainly is not going to hurt your plants to leave them splayed out but if it bothers you in terms of aesthetics you can always stake them. As I mentioned in the other answer there are many stakes available but you can create your own with some bamboo and fishing line. The last option would be to cut them back, not to the ground but far enough so that they stand upright again (if they are not already). The foliage needs to remain on the plant to help it store nutrients for next season. Cutting them back a bit can also encourage them to push out a few more blooms. Thanks for your patience!
