* Flowering: Lilies produce their flowers on stalks that grow from the base of the plant. Pruning these stalks would remove the flowers before they have a chance to bloom.
* Bulb Development: After flowering, lilies focus their energy on building up their bulbs for the next season. Cutting off the foliage prematurely disrupts this process and weakens the bulb.
What you *can* do:
* Deadheading: After the flowers fade, you can pinch off the spent blooms to encourage the plant to produce more flowers. This is more about aesthetics and isn't essential for the plant's health.
* Cutting Back Foliage: Once the foliage has turned brown and died back naturally (usually in the fall), you can cut it back to the ground level. This helps to prevent disease and promotes a clean appearance.
* Removing Seed Pods: If you don't want lilies to self-seed, you can remove the seed pods before they mature. This ensures that the plant focuses its energy on building up its bulb.
In summary:
* Don't prune lilies to shape or control growth.
* Deadheading is optional for aesthetics.
* Cut back foliage only after it has naturally died back.
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