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division involves digging up a plant and dividing the plant
into two or more pieces by splitting its crown and root ball.
Because this method is high-impact, its use should be limited
to plants already established in your own yard or to salvaged
plants (see next section).
Plants that can be divided
usually have at least two unattached stems, such as the
plants listed to the right. Dividing should be done when the
plants are dormant (late fall through
winter). Dig the entire plant up, then carefully divide the
crown and root ball into two equal parts with your hands or a
sharp spade or knife (if the root ball is particularly large,
you may be able to divide it into more parts). Replant each
division.
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Native Plants
that can be propagated by division:
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