Sanguisorba obtusa

Japanese Burnet, Japanese Bottlebrush

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Late Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, massing
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing