Plants in genus sanguisorba
Sanguisorba obtusa 'Lemon Splash'
Sanguisorba obtusa 'Lemon Splash' is a Japanese burnet with compound leaves speckled with yellow dots and 3-foot spikes of lavender flowers in late summer. It grows best in wet to slightly moist garden soil and forms a 2-foot wide rosette.
Sanguisorba 'Little Angel'
Sanguisorba 'Little Angel' is a plant known for its variegated foliage with creamy-white margins and ruby-red flower panicles in mid to late summer. This plant forms dense carpets each spring and prefers moist to wet soil conditions. It can handle full sun in zones 4-8 and is tolerant of dryer soils in partial shade. The plant's unique foliage and ability to control erosion make it a valuable addition to gardens seeking both beauty and functionality.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis
Sanguisorba hakusanensis, a perennial from Korea and Japan, is admired for its long-lasting pink or lavender fuzzy plumes. This plant features a rosette of gray-green, heavily scalloped leaves and grows 20-30 inches tall when in flower. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. The cultivar 'Lilac Squirrel' blooms from July to September, adding a whimsical touch to gardens. Its pendulous fuzzy pink catkins are a standout feature in summer. This plant is ideal for rain gardens and can be a striking addition to perennial borders.
Sanguisorba officinalis
Sanguisorba officinalis is a perennial plant native to wet grassy meadows and streamsides in the Western US. It forms a 4-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump of pinnate green leaves with a creamy border. The plant produces 7-inch tall spikes with burgundy tips in early June and has various medicinal uses, including reducing blood flow and treating fevers.