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Beginner
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0.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Sanguisorba menziesii
Other names: Japanese burnet
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Genus: Sanguisorba
Species: S. menziesii - S. menziesii is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial with glaucous, scalloped foliage and tall stems bearing dense, oval flower spikes in crimson-maroon in summer and early autumn.
Sanguisorba menziesii is: Deciduous
Flower: Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn
Foliage: Silvery-grey, Dark-green in Summer; Silvery-grey, Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming
Sanguisorba menziesii (Japanese burnet) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grow in sun or partial shade in moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist. Site carefully as this plant can be invasive. May need staking.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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