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great burnet

Sanguisorba officinalis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Sanguisorba
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: burnet bloodwort, greater burnet, greater salad burnet

About this plant

S. officinalis forms a compact clump of pinnate leaves with rounded or oblong leaflets, and maroon flowers in dense, rounded or oval spikes in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out; best in full sun or partial shade. Usually needs support and the rhizomes can spread and become invasive so site with care

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Rock GardenWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years