Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Sanguisorba

Species:

Sanguisorba officinalis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers damp meadows and riverbanks

Germination Information