Sanguisorba officinalis

Also Known As

Greater Burnet
Greater Salad Burnet

Plant type

perennial, herb, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sanguisorba officinalis plant details

Sanguisorba officinalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or herb with green foliage. In summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanguisorba officinalis

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or herb
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, culinary, cutting garden, edible, medicinal, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguisorba officinalis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Embodied with astringent properties, the Great Burnet's handsome foliage can soothe not only inflamed skin but your senses as well. The vigorous, rounded clumps present an airy, cool green arrangement of deeply cut toothed basal leaves that convey a relaxed feel to the landscape. Come summer, the mood changes when thin, tall branching stems lift tightly set, blood red bottlebrushes. Creating quite a fervor, especially when grown en masse, the alluring color and shape of the flowers dramatically counter-pose Seseli gummiferum's white umbels.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

(Sanquisorba officinalis) upright perennial herb with rose colored flowers...leaves have a nut-cucumber flavor for salads-french dressing - mayonnaise...culinary herb.