Sanguisorba officinalis 'Martin's Mulberry'
burnet
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well drained
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: September to November
- Hardiness: hardy
A vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with blue-green fern-like leaves and upright, oval, burgundy bobble-headed blooms. ‘Martin’s Mulberry’ continues to flower throughout the autumn and is particularly well-suited to mixed or herbaceous borders in need of late season interest. - Garden care: Cut back the foliage when it dies back and is no longer attractive in autumn or winter. Once, established, divide overly large clumps.