Burnet typically starts flowering in June.
burnet
Sanguisorba minor
Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is an herbaceous plant distinguished by its delicate white or pink flowers. The plant is native to meadows and grasslands in Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia and often grows on roadsides. The entire plant is edible – its leaves can be cooked like spinach, while its root is boiled and eaten like a potato. Burnet has a unique taste; it has the tanginess of borage leaves and a slight pepper taste. It's often used as an herb or salad ingredient. The flowers have a subtle sweet flavor when consumed fresh. Burnet is an old-world herb packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that benefit health. It reduces inflammation and detoxifies the blood, and is an excellent source of iron, calcium, and vitamin C.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Greenish with purple-tinged styles Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
bronze,green,red,purple,brown
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Burnet plants (Sanguisorba minor) should be watered deeply and thoroughly once a week. To ensure that they are getting enough moisture, water until the soil is saturated and water runs out of the pot’s bottom drainage holes. It is important to allow some of the moisture to evaporate between watering, and water again when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. During the growing season, additional watering may be needed if the plant is exhibiting symptoms of dryness or wilting. Keeping the plant in a well-drained soil and in a container with good drainage will help reduce overwatering.
sunlight
Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a plant species that grows best when exposed to full sunlight. It should receive approximately 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably during the hours of 10 am to 6 pm. This plant will suffer if it is not exposed to a sufficient amount of sunlight, so it should be placed in a sunny spot where it can receive its optimal amount of light. In parts of the world where winters are long and dark, extra care should be taken to place burnet in the best possible spot to get the most amount of natural light available. Additionally, during the Summer months, burnet should be slightly shaded during the hottest hours of the day to protect it from the intense sun.
pruning
Pruning burnet (Sanguisorba minor) should be done in the springtime once the plant has fully leafed out. This species should be pruned sparingly, removing no more than 1 third of the total foliage. Dead, insect-infested, or diseased foliage should be removed whenever it is observed. Pruning back the foliage to the ground in the late fall can help ensure the plant's healthy return in subsequent growing seasons.
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Starts Flowering
