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Sanguisorba, Japanese Burnet 'Drama Queen'

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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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

This plant is fire-retardant

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2016 | neutral

Reaches 6' tall, flowering from June to September. Flower spikes are drooping, covered with white stamens.

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