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Stargazer Lily Post-Bloom Care: Deadhead Only, Leave Stems

Remove only seed pods and faded flowers from 'Stargazer' lilies. The stem leaves photosynthesize and store energy in the bulb for next year's bloom. Cut the entire stalk to ground only after frost kills the top growth in November.

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