Name: Anne Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) Only dead fish go with the flow!
Considering your zone, 'pet' them as well. Gently brush your hand over the tops so the stems get flexed - outside wind and breezes flex the stems .. by petting them you're mimicking natural conditions. This will help create stronger cell walls in the stems.
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