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How to Remove Pollen From Lilies

Pinch or snip anthers as each lily opens. If pollen lands on fabric, lift it with sticky tape. Rubbing drives the stain in.

  1. Wait until the flower opens enough to see the anthers.
  2. Pinch them off and bin them — do not blow pollen around a room with cats.
  3. Lift stray grains with tape.

Pollen and vase water from true lilies are dangerous to cats.

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