Sanguisorba minor
Salad burnet, Burnet
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
S. minor - S. minor is an evergreen perennial with reddish-brown, erect stems and pinnate, toothed, green leaves. In summer it has globular, red petal-less flowerheads.
Sanguisorba minor is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Maroon, Reddish-purple in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest.
Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
Division, Seed
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Sanguisorba minor (Salad burnet) will reach a height of 2ft and a spread of 1ft after 2-5 years.
Add to salads, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Prefers a light, dry, calcareous soil but will grow in most soils. Best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Site carefully as this plant can be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Sanguisorba minor
Salad burnet, Burnet
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
S. minor - S. minor is an evergreen perennial with reddish-brown, erect stems and pinnate, toothed, green leaves. In summer it has globular, red petal-less flowerheads.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Maroon, Reddish-purple in Summer
Green in All seasons
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest.
Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
Division, Seed
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Sanguisorba minor (Salad burnet) will reach a height of 2ft and a spread of 1ft after 2-5 years.
Add to salads, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife
Prefers a light, dry, calcareous soil but will grow in most soils. Best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Site carefully as this plant can be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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