Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

Burnet

Tiny, deep green leaves with scalloped white edges form small, dense mounds of foliage. Bright green stems produce bottle brush shaped, deep rosy-red flowers from mid to late summer.


  •  · Compact habit
  •  · Small maroon-pink flowers
  •  · Variegated foliage

Height:

8-10 in

Spread:

10-12 in

Zone:

4-8

Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'
Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

• Average Soil
• Moist Soil

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant

Attributes

• Good Container Plant
• Good Cut Flower / Foliage
• Edging
• Mass Plant
• Border

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Summer
• Late Summer / Early Fall

Sanguisorba

Common Name: Burnet

Fuzzy, catkin-like flowers sway above foliage generating interest for months. Prefers full sun and heavy soil that stays wet. Blooms in summer, attracts butterflies, and great for naturalizing.