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Q.Hosta Care

Zone 98027 | jlandback added on July 3, 2020 | Answered

Deer ate most of my star hosta. If I prune early July, will leave regrow this summer?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on July 6, 2020

They may, but if there is foliage left, there is no reason to prune. Only prune if the leaves are completely dead and brown. They will have much more energy to come back properly if left alone.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-repellents.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/using-predator-urine-in-gardens.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/deer-proof-groundcovers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/hosta-problems.htm

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