Sanguisorba menziesii
Menzies' burnet
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
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
Clump-forming
Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn
Dark-green, Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey, Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest. Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
Division, Seed
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Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies' burnet) will reach a height of 4ft 11in and a spread of 1ft 8in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Sanguisorba menziesii
Menzies' burnet
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
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.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn
Dark-green, Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey, Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest. Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
Division, Seed
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Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies' burnet) will reach a height of 4ft 11in and a spread of 1ft 8in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies' burnet)
Sanguisorba menziesii
Sanguisorba menziesii
(12/08/2011)
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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