About
A tall, clump-forming perennial producing stems to 1.8m high bearing tapering heads of white flowers tinged with pink in summer.
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, Sand, Loam
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
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPrairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in in full sun or partial shade, in retentive, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free