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Little Angel Dwarf Burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'
Pronunciation: san-GWIS-or-ba oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss my-kro-SEF-uh-luh
SKU #42809
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Forms foliage mat 4 in. tall, 15 in. wide; flower stems reach 7 in. tall.
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| Description | A charming dwarf plant with a dense mat of deep green and creamy white variegation topped by thin stems with delightful oval, ruby-red flower clusters in summer and fall. Excellent for rain gardens, streamsides, and at the front of a moist border. A great container plant. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Yarrow (Achillea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Sneezeweed (Helenium) |
| Care Instructions | Provide average, moist but well-drained soil; best in moderately alkaline soils. Benefits from afternoon shade in hotter summer regions. Prefers moist or wet conditions, but once established will tolerate slightly drier soils. Spreads by rhizomes; grow in a contained area and promptly remove spent blooms to prevent unwanted spread. |
| Lore | Little Angel is noted for its stable variegation. S. officinalis foliage has been utilized for its medicinal properties. |
Details
| Description | A charming dwarf plant with a dense mat of deep green and creamy white variegation topped by thin stems with delightful oval, ruby-red flower clusters in summer and fall. Excellent for rain gardens, streamsides, and at the front of a moist border. A great container plant. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Yarrow (Achillea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Sneezeweed (Helenium) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide average, moist but well-drained soil; best in moderately alkaline soils. Benefits from afternoon shade in hotter summer regions. Prefers moist or wet conditions, but once established will tolerate slightly drier soils. Spreads by rhizomes; grow in a contained area and promptly remove spent blooms to prevent unwanted spread. |
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History
| Lore | Little Angel is noted for its stable variegation. S. officinalis foliage has been utilized for its medicinal properties. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.