greater burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Dark red to black purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
brown,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
bronze,green,red,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Greater burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) should be watered when the soil starts to dry out. To reduce the risk of root rot, it’s important not to overwater this plant. The best way to determine when to water is to check the soil for dryness – when it’s dry 1-2 inches down, it’s time to water. The amount of water varies depending on the soil type and weather conditions, but generally it should be watered until the soil is evenly moist and water is freely draining from the base of the container. If growing in the ground, water deeply and allow the soil to dry out before watering again.
sunlight
Greater burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) plants thrive on plenty of sunlight. They prefer full sun to partial shade, with around 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. They are able to tolerate some afternoon shade, but for the best growth and flowering, full sun is best. Specifically, these plants will grow best if they are exposed to full sunlight in the morning and partial shade (or dappled sunlight) in the afternoon.
pruning
Pruning for Greater Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) should take place once a year, after the plant has finished flowering. Pruning should be done lightly, removing no more than 1-third of the stems at a time. This will result in a denser and cleaner looking plant. All dead flower heads should be removed after flowering, and thinning out congested areas is also beneficial. Pruning should be done between the months of early spring and late fall. When pruning at the end of the season, the plant’s branches should be cut back to approximately 6-8 inches above soil level.
