When, how much and how often?

Cut back after flowering

Holy herb blooms from June to August. Then it's time to cut back the plant vigorously.

• Cut back the perennial heavily
• Cut out dry twigs
• Thinning out the plant
• Cut into shape

Heiligenkraut also tolerates heavy pruning without any problems. This stimulates the formation of new shoots. If there is no pruning, the holy herb will lose its bushy shape over time.

Cut cuttings for propagation

Holy herb can be easily propagated using cuttings. From spring to summer, small shoots are cut for propagation.

The individual cuttings should be six to eight inches long. The lower leaves are removed and the shoots are planted in a light, but not directly sunny place. The cuttings do not need special care, only moderate watering is necessary until they are ready to grow.

The perennials that have been propagated in this way are transplanted to a sunny spot next spring.

Cut flowers to dry

The flowers play in the Naturopathy an important role. They are mostly used dried.

To do this, cut off the fully bloomed inflorescences so that a longer stalk remains on the flower. It is best to cut in the morning, when the plants are no longer wet. The flowers are tied in bouquets and hung upside down to dry.

You can also place the fresh flowers as a bouquet in a vase or bowl on the garden table to ward off mosquitos.

Harvesting leaves for the kitchen

The green leaves of the holy herb are not only used in medicine, but also as a spice in the kitchen used.

To do this, cut or pluck some leaves from the plant and chop them as fresh as possible.