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Genus: Sanguisorba Species: obtusa Common Name: Burnet Family: Rosaceae Order: Rosales Native: Japan Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1.5 to 2 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Rose-purple Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-9 Note: This rhizomatous, clump-forming plant is suitable for perennial borders. Monitor plant for Japanese bettle. Burnet requires support or staking. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.