Sanguisorba 'Miss Elly' - P9

Bulletpoints
* spicy flavour * suitable for growing in pots

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The medium-green, dark-green leaves are pinnate and have a spicy flavour.

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Sowing
Sow under glass from March to April. Sow outdoors from April to June.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: amethyst fescue, sand thyme, tuberous elm perennial.

Tasks
- Sowing under glass: From March to April - Sowing outdoors: In the period from April to June - Harvest: May.

Care
- Too much fertiliser damages the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Use
Tub, cottage garden, vegetable garden, consumption, sauce/dip, medicinal plant, salad, tea