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Sanguisorba, Greater Burnet 'Arnhem'

Sanguisorbaofficinalis

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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

officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)

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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)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Red

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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