Menzies' Burnet, Alaskan Burnet
Blooming earlier than most burnets, Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies’ Burnet) is a clump-forming perennial forming a low mound of blue-green leaves, each finely divided into oblong leaflets. Tight bottle brushes in intense maroon-purple appear atop slender stems from early to late summer. They weave through other perennials, adding color and life to the late summer garden, and retain their color even as they fade into seed heads. Menzies’ Burnet is a great choice for the middle of a sunny border or containers.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Sanguisorba |
| Common names | Burnet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Sanguisorba |
| Common names | Burnet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies’ Burnet) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Sanguisorba menziesii (Menzies’ Burnet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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