QuestionHi Tom, my wife and I have 25 large Copper canyon daisy plants around our home, and to be frank, I am getting tired on pruning them every six months.
Could you help us be answering:
What happens to Copper canyon daisies if you don't prune them - or only prune them every January after a hard freeze?
Tom, thanks in advance for any advice you might shed on this question.
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AnswerHi Gary,
Thanx for your question. Copper canyon daisies (Tagetes lemmonii) is one of those perfect Texas plants if you're trying to maintain native or semi-native plants. The plant can easily reach 6 feet high and 4 feet wide. As far as pruning goes, many recommend only pruning after a hard frost or after the plant starts going dormant in the winter. I don't see that you would or should prune it very often unless that is your preference. Pruning always makes for a neater, more compact plant but pruning once a year would probably suffice if you don't mind allowing this plant to grow higher and fuller. I suppose some folks would find this type of growth, "messy". It probably wouldn't look neat around a small property on a small piece of land. It's really a matter of aesthetic preference. Gary, I really think once a year would be good. See how you like it and then go from there. I hope this helps.
Tom
