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Sanguisorba minor (Salad burnet)

Beginner
skill rating
1 hour care
per year
0.6m
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity

Plant details

Botanical name

Sanguisorba minor

Other names

Salad burnet, Burnet

Genus

Sanguisorba Sanguisorba

Species

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

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Flower

Maroon, Reddish-purple in Summer

Foliage

Green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

General care

Pruning

Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest.

Propagation

Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Where to grow

Sanguisorba minor (Salad burnet) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Add to salads, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation

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.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Hardiness

Hardy (H4)

Companion plants

We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.

Botanical name

Sanguisorba minor

Other names

Salad burnet, Burnet

Genus

Sanguisorba Sanguisorba

Species

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.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Colour

Flower

Maroon, Reddish-purple in Summer

Foliage

Green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

General care

Pruning

Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest.

Propagation

Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Sanguisorba minor (Salad burnet) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Add to salads, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation

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.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Hardiness

Hardy (H4)

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