How far did you cut them back? I really hope you just trimmed them. Either way its highly ill advised to cut them back this time of year...ecspecially when you just planted them. I have ames as well. They were late to leaf out fro me this year. Looking good right now. Flowers don't pop for another 2-3 weeks yet. I'm in zone 5. Lastly there aren't many best issues. If you do have any you should spray the plant right before bud break...or there are soild treatments that last up to 3 months.

Thank you Jen! I will get back to you shortly! :) :) Kim

If it is, when a leaf is held up to the light you should see translucent dots. Can you take a pic of the entire plant with something for scale?

I would love to have some of the flower seeds. Balloon Flower , Sunflower , Cosmos , Brown Eyed Susan, the others if available. Thanks much in advance I do have the following to trade. Peas , Tomato , Basil , Lettuce , Arugula , Fenugreek, Marigolds , Squash , Peppers , Peas , Melon , Pumpkin , Radish , Sweet Corn. I can be more specific about the kinds if you need any of it. Thanks much in advance.