Little Angel Dwarf Burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'
SKU
42809
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain wet or evenly moist soil - weekly or more.
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| 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. |
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
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