Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Pink Elephant'

Also Known As

Pink Elephant Tall Burnet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Pink Elephant' plant details

Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Pink Elephant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Pink Elephant'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Pink Elephant'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A downright useful and unusual Japanese perennial due to the masses of squiggly bottlebrushes held on the upright stems. Sanguisorba 'Pink Elephant' produces masses of finger-like clusters or spikes on tall stems that are deep pink with light pink stamens. Flowering occurs over a long period in the summer. The clumping foliage is gray-green with great texture of serrated edges and nice presence throughout the year. Does well in average garden conditions as well as moist sites.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

You've seen those dreamy Piet Oudolf gardens, which inspire with the look of a cultivated meadow..This tall Burnet would be included in such a composition with its cylindrical pink tassel flowers dancing in the breeze on 3-5' stems in late summer and fall. 'Pink Elephant' is attractive to butterflies and pollinators.Plants like a soil that is evenly moist in summer.