Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala ‘Little Angel’

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Key characteristics

Family: Rosaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 8 to 12 inches
Flower color: Deep Burgundy
Foliage color: Variegated green and white
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; requires minimal care
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala ‘Little Angel’

Little Angel Burnet

Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel' produces slender, bottlebrush-like flower spikes in deep rosy pink to burgundy from midsummer into early fall, swaying gracefully above the foliage and attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Finely divided, fern-like leaves are blue-green with crisp creamy white margins, forming a dense mound that adds delicate texture and bright variegation throughout the growing season. The airy flower stems create gentle movement, while the colorful foliage remains attractive long after the blooms have faded.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Pollinator Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Ajugas · Ninebarks · Salvia · Coneflowers · Carexes · Feather reed grasses

Design tip

Position this variegated plant where its bright foliage contrasts with darker neighboring plants and shrubs. Repeat burgundy flowers, airy ornamental grasses, and bold foliage throughout the planting to create rhythm, texture, and season-long visual interest.