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Sanguisorba minor

Also Known As

  • Burnett

Plant type

perennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sanguisorba minor plant details

Sanguisorba minor is a broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer pink 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 minor

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguisorba minor

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A European species the Lesser Burnet is common on dry grassland, it is often grown for culinary purposes and is attractive enough for the perennial border. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Sanguisorba minor plant

How to Grow Sanguisorba minor

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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