Sanguisorba tenuifolia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Sanguisorba tenuifolia plant details

Sanguisorba tenuifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanguisorba tenuifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguisorba tenuifolia

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attractive specimens along stream banks (Jelitto) with their decorative lacy foliage & abundant spikes of small reddish flowers atop 3' stems; from wet meadows & river banks of cold Siberia, Manchuria, Kuriles, Korea. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

A tall graceful beauty for the August-September garden. Raspberry wine colored flowers on 4-6' stems dance in the early morning light and are a attractive compliment to ornamental grasses.