Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel'

Also Known As

Lilac Squirrel Burnet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' plant details

Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ferny 12” clumps of handsome serrated silver green foliage makes this a perennial worth growing… but the dangling 6” long pony tails of lilac pink on 24” stems in summer will stop gawkers in their tracks, guaranteed! Easy in consistently moist average garden soil in sun to part shade. Limited supply. USDA Z5-9

By: Secret Garden Growers

Large, arching and bushy lilac-pink "squirrel tails" on 18" stems add a whimsical note to the late spring and early summer border. Occasionally they'll produce blooms even longer. Cute, "pinked" gray-green oval leaves form a basal clump. It's tolerant of many conditions and deer-resistant. It comes to us from Japan and is named after the mountain, Haku. Minimum temperature: 0° F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A downright useful Japanese perennial for the intriguingly different pendulous bottlebrushes that dangle from the upright stems. The graceful flowers are lilac-pink and bloom for a long period in the summer. The clumping foliage is gray-green with great texture of serrated edges and nice presence throughout the year.