Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba

Also Known As

Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Alba'
Burnett

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba plant details

Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, meadow garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White dangling tassel flowers are carried on 4-5' stems in September and October. Plants thrive in a moisture retentive soil, but will grow well with average conditions. a favorite of pollinators and butterflies.

By: Avant Gardens

A textural delight of saw-toothed, finely divided leaves, 'Alba's clump-forming mound lays the foundation for slim, fluffy white, drooping blooms. These elegant cylindrical flowers, abundantly borne on tall branching stems well above the vigorous greenery, look like luminous catkins caught in a rain shower.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A Japanese species of Burnet that has infiltrated our psyche and somehow manipulated us so that we can find no fault with this most refined of perennials. Bilateral comb-like basal foliage conjoins in perfection with the 5'-6' stems bearing white laxly pendant pipe cleaner flowers. 3'-5' - moist - June-Jul - Z5 - sun/part sun