Overview
Sanguisorba menziesii is a clump forming perennial in the genus Sanguisorba, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall. Sanguisorba menziesii grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, wildflower meadow, low maintenance and flower borders and beds. It is native to Alaska, British Columbia and Washington.
About
Sanguisorba menziesiii, commonly known as Menzies' burnet, Sanguisorbe de Menzies, and small-head burnet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae. It is a perennial or helophyte native to Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington in northwestern North America.
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About the genus
Sanguisorba is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The common name is burnet.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sanguisorba
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Sanguisorba menziesii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Alaska, British Columbia, Washington
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sanguisorba menziesii
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand; benefits from division every few years to maintain vigor
- Pruning
- Cut back to ground level in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Sanguisorba menziesii?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand; benefits from division every few years to maintain vigor.
Where is the best place to plant Sanguisorba menziesii?
Sanguisorba menziesii prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sanguisorba menziesii need?
Sanguisorba menziesii is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Sanguisorba menziesii?
Cut back to ground level in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.
How big does Sanguisorba menziesii grow?
Sanguisorba menziesii reaches a height of 1.2 m.
Is Sanguisorba menziesii hardy in the UK?
Sanguisorba menziesii has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Sanguisorba menziesii?
Division in spring or autumn.
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