Sanguisorba menziesii

Sanguisorba menziesii (Burnet) Sanguisorba menziesii is a bold and eye-catching burnet that makes a strong statement in the late-summer border. It produces attractive mounds of blue-green pinnate foliage from which upright stems carry deep burgundy-red, bottlebrush-shaped flowerheads from early summer through to autumn. A superb plant for pollinators, it is particularly attractive to bees and butterflies. With its rich, dark flower colour and upright habit, Sanguisorba menziesii combines beautifully with grasses, Achillea, Echinacea, and other prairie-style perennials. It works well in the middle of a border and is equally at home in naturalistic or more structured plantings. Its fine-textured foliage provides interest from spring, and the flowerheads remain attractive as they fade into autumn. Height: Easily maintained to 90cm Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm Foliage Colour: Blue-green, pinnate Flower Colour: Deep burgundy-red Flowering Season: Early summer to autumn (June–October) Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, clay, chalk Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade Hardiness: Fully Hardy, H7 (-15 and lower) Type: Herbaceous perennial Available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot. All our plants are grown in peat-free compost.