About
A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 60-90cm tall, with deeply dissected, greyish-green leaves composed of leaflets, and bearing tall stems with clusters of small dark crimson egg-shaped flowerheads during late summer and autumn.
About the genus
Sanguisorba are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with attractive, pinnate leaves and branched stems bearing terminal spikes of small fluffy flowers with conspicuous stamens
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out, in full sun or partial shade. May need support (see staking perennials) and the rhizomes may spread and have the potential to become nusiance so site with care
PruningNo pruning required, tidy after flowering if necessary
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free