Sherry, I think Arlyn is talking about deadheading the blooms and it sounds like you are talking about cutting off the stalks. Both are different issues...and I'd be interested to hear from others about when and how they do these chores. I know that deadheading and/or cutting the stalks conserves energy that the plant might use developing bee pods...and it definitely looks better with them removed. But I would like to know from those of you with more experience about what you think is the best way and best time to do this clean-up work.
