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Sanguisorba officinalis

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description The herbaceous perennial Sanguisorba officinalis (greater burnet) yields showy blossoms during late spring to early summer.
Typical Uses Annual and culinary.
Cautions Be advised that Sanguisorba officinalis (greater burnet) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.