Great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis 'Arnhem') | Perennials | Plants

Great burnet

Sanguisorba officinalis 'Arnhem'

Common Name: Great burnet
Genus: Sanguisorba
Species: officinalis
Cultivar: 'Arnhem'

Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Long flowering period

Hardiness: Hardy	Height: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade	Spread: 0.75 m (75 cm)

Foliage Type: Deciduous	Flower Colour: Purple
Foliage Colour: Green	Flowering Period: June to September

Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

A tall plant which produces masses of egg-shaped maroon flowerheads above the attractively dissected folaige from midsummer. The flowers open from the top of the flowerspike and slowly work their way down as the season progresses providing colour over a long period. A graceful plant which is ideal for adding height to the back of the border it is particularly suited to naturalised planting schemes.