Sanguisorba x 'Plum Drops' (Great Burnet)

Sanguisorba x ‘Plum Drops’
(Burnet)

‘Plum Drops’ is a long-blooming perennial with fluffy, bottlebrush-like flowers in deep plum to wine-red tones. The slender blooms rise on airy stems above low mounds of dark green, pinnate foliage, adding movement and texture to the garden.

Flowering begins in late summer and continues well into fall, providing welcome color as many other perennials begin to fade. Its graceful habit works especially well in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings.

Plant Details:
Height: 3–4 feet
Spread: 2 feet
Light: Full sun to part shade
Zones: 4–8
Bloom Time: Late summer through fall

Features:
Deep plum to wine-colored flowers
Long late-season bloom period
Airy, upright flower stems
Attractive dark green pinnate foliage
Great for borders & naturalistic plantings

Photo: Growing Colors