Sanguisorba officinalis 'Blackthorn', Burnet gritty soils A new color form of

A new color form of the winter-flowering South American starflower

The pitcher-like spathe surrounding the spadix is purple with white stripes and berries ripen to a bright red

Mature size: under evaluation

In 8–10 years you'll be rewarded with wonderfully fragrant creamy panicles in May that cover the tree like so much wisteria

Sanguisorba officinalis 'Blackthorn', Burnet gritty soils A new color form ofRosy catkin like fuzzy blooms with black tipped stamens that bob above the foliage enliven the garden from mid summer to fall. Moist, heavy soil is just fine. Deer resistant but bee loved by pollinators! Mature Size: 3 5 ft T X 2 3 ft W Minimum temperature: 30 F