Spiderwort

Question

I have had my spiderwort for awhile now. It’s drooping and not blooming. What should I do. I have it tied up to help support it. Should I cut down to the ground and let it grow back.

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Answer 1

You can shear it back now to 8 to 12 inches from the ground. If it doesn't completely die back during winter, be sure to cut it back each spring. It would also help to enlarge a circle of no grass around it. Then cover that with mulch. It looks like it is competing with grass for nutrients and water. And if you feed the grass nitrogen, be sure to avoid the spiderwort. Excess nitrogen will encourage lush growth at the expense of blooms. Here is more on its care:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/spiderwort/growing-spiderworts.htm