Is it too early in the early summer to cut back my candytuff?

Oklahoma rain too too much this year! Been in the ground 4 months. I love the plant but it is fading fast due to too much water!!
Will it come back next year?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 06/14/2020 @ 10:27 pm

When the blooms are spent, it's best to cut it back to avoid it going to seed. If the plant is showing stress from relentless rain, then it is a good idea to trim it back. I would trim it to 2-3 inches above the soil surface instead of all the way to the ground. If Oklahoma begins to dry out, the plant might put on growth and make a reappearance before fall.
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