Do I Cut Back Anything On My “magic Flower” When It Is Dormant For The Fall/winter

Question

This plant is 150 years old, and was given to me from my grandmother. I am so afraid I am going to kill it.

Answer 1

I'm not sure if you are referring to the pink surprise lilies that bloom in July, August, or another plant called magic flower that blooms all summer from rhizomes. The surprise lily will thrive without any care from us. However the bloom stalks can be removed after flowering.

Here is information on both:

https://www.uaex.edu/yard-garden/resource-library/plant-week/surprise-lily.aspx

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/achimenes/grow-achimenes-magic-flowers.htm