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Sanguisorba menziessii

Alaskan Burnet (Menzies' Burnet)

Crinkled, dark green foliage bears arching spikes of bottlebrush-like, crimson-red florets. The flower spikes open from the top down.

  • »  Forms spreading clumps in the garden
  • »  Bottlebrush-like spikes of small, crimson-red flowers
  • »  Flowers spikes open from top down
  • »  Gray-green, pinnate leaves with toothed leaflets
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer
  • »  Flower Size: 3-5 cm

1gal
$22.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:75-85 cm
  • Spread:40-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Sanguisorba menziessii

Possibly a cross between Sanguisorba officinalis and Sanguisorba canadensis.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sanguisorba menziessii

Plant in an average to moist or consistently moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Remove spent flowers for a tidier appearance and to improve overall shape.