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Sanguisorba officinalis
Sanguisorba officinalis is a perennial plant from the Rosaceae family. It is characterized by its pinnate leaves and small red or pink flowers grouped in spikes. It is used in gardening for its attractive foliage and its ability to attract pollinators.
Sanguisorba officinalis is a perennial plant from the Rosaceae family. It is commonly found in meadows, wetlands, and along pathways, appreciated for its elegant appearance and resilience. The plant has upright stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height, with pinnate, large, and serrated leaves. The small red or pink flowers are grouped in spikes and bloom during the summer.
It is a plant that adapts well to moist, light-textured soils, making it ideal for natural-style gardens or as an ornamental plant in water-rich areas. Throughout the year, it presents decorative foliage, changing color with the seasons, from vibrant green in spring and summer to darker tones in autumn. Additionally, it attracts various pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for promoting biodiversity in the garden.
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ReferenceSanguisorba officinalis
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ConditionNew
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FamilyRosaceae
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Solar expositionPartial shade
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WateringHigh
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Frost resistanceHigh
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Planting timeApril
December
February
March
May
November
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Flowering periodAugust
July
June
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Hardiness (USDA)4
5
6
7
8
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorPurple
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spacing20-60cm
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Height60-90cm
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Production for TeasYes
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WildflowersYes
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Native seedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification
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Stock originAmongSeeds warehouse
- Accepted name
- Sanguisorba officinalis
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Sanguisorba
Botanical synonyms
- Pimpinella officinalis
- Pimpinella officinalis
- Poterium boreale
- Poterium officinale
- Poterium officinale
- Poterium officinale f. montanum
- Poterium officinale f. sabaudum
- Sanguisorba altissima
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- Sanguisorba andersonii
- Sanguisorba angustifolia
- Sanguisorba auriculata
- Sanguisorba baicalensis
- Sanguisorba bracteosa
- Sanguisorba canadensis var. media
- Sanguisorba carnea
- Sanguisorba cernua
- Sanguisorba cordifolia
- Sanguisorba cordifolia f. ramosa
- Sanguisorba cordifolia f. simplex
- Sanguisorba cordifolia var. major
- Sanguisorba cordifolia var. minor
- Sanguisorba cylindrica
- Sanguisorba glandulosa
- Sanguisorba globularis
- Sanguisorba hispanica
- Sanguisorba komaroviana
- Sanguisorba konradii
- Sanguisorba longa
- Sanguisorba longa f. dilutiflora
- Sanguisorba longifolia
- Sanguisorba major
- Sanguisorba major
- Sanguisorba major
- Sanguisorba media
- Sanguisorba menziesii
- Sanguisorba microcephala
- Sanguisorba minor var. altissima
- Sanguisorba minor var. sabauda
- Sanguisorba montana
- Sanguisorba neglecta
- Sanguisorba nudicaulis
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. albarracinensis
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. albiflora
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. auriculata
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. cordifolia
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. dilutiflora
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. hispanica
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. latifoliata
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. macrophylla
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. microcephala
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. nana
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. pallescens
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. pilosella
- Sanguisorba officinalis f. serpentini
- Sanguisorba officinalis prol. montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. glandulosa
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. microcephala
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. officinalis
- Sanguisorba officinalis subsp. polygama
- Sanguisorba officinalis unranked cordata
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. alba
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. altissima
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. auriculata
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. carnea
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. cordifolia
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. dilutiflora
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. glandulosa
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. globularis
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. hispanica
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. latifoliata
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. longa
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. montana
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. nana
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. nana
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. officinalis
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. pilosella
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. polygama
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. polygama
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. polygama
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. pubescens
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. sabauda
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. serotina
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. serotina
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. serpentini
- Sanguisorba officinalis var. typica
- Sanguisorba polygama
- Sanguisorba praecox
- Sanguisorba rubra
- Sanguisorba sabauda
- Sanguisorba serotina
- Sanguisorba serpentini
- Sanguisorba taurica
- Sanguisorba unsanensis
Taxonomy: World Flora Online CC0 1.0
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Data sheet
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FamilyRosaceae
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Solar expositionPartial shade, Sunny
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WateringHigh
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Frost resistanceHigh
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Hardiness (USDA)4 5 6 7 8 9
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LifecyclePerennial
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Flower colorPurple, Red
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FoliageDeciduous
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Spacing20-60cm
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Height60-90cm
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Production for TeasYes
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WildflowersYes
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Native seedsYes
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BiodiversityYes
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Special treatmentRequires stratification
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Stock originAmongSeeds warehouse
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