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Sanguisorba, Japanese Burnet 'Henk Gerritsen'

Sanguisorbatenuifolia

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Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sanguisorba (san-GWIS-or-ba)
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Species
tenuifolia (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting

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ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2016 | neutral

Blooms July-November.

Best with consistent moisture and good drainage.

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