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slender-leaved burnet
Sanguisorbatenuifolia
Genus
Sanguisorba
Family
Rosaceae
About this plant
A compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with dark green, fern-like foliage and tall, slender stems forming a dense mass of bottlebrush dark pink flower spikes in summer and early autumn
Growing Information
Height
1.5-2.5 Metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Will grow well in moderatelly fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Might require support to avoid collapsing. See staking perennials
Pruning
Cut back in autumn or leave seedhead structure for winter interest