Little Angel Dwarf Burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | san-GWIS-or-ba oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss my-kro-SEF-uh-luh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Little Angel is noted for its stable variegation. S. officinalis foliage has been utilized for its medicinal properties. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms foliage mat 4 in. tall, 15 in. wide; flower stems reach 7 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer to Early Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Very Wet Areas, Cutting Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Yarrow (Achillea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Sneezeweed (Helenium) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant