Sanguisorba menziesii
Menzies' burnet
Fluffy, vivid red, bottlebrush-like flowers are produced from late spring. The delicate, blue-grey, feathery foliage forms a neat...
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Plant description
Fluffy, vivid red, bottlebrush-like flowers are produced from late spring. The delicate, blue-grey, feathery foliage forms a neat clump and is a feature in its own right, as well as being an excellent foil for the finger-length flowers. Earlier to flower than other Sanguisorbas, this looks particularly lovely planted with grasses and with Penstemon 'Raven' and Achillea millefolium 'Paprika', and does not like dry soil. The seed-heads retain their colour, so do not cut it down until early spring.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Sanguisorba menziesii:
Cut down spent flower heads in early spring. Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
