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.