Sanguisorba officinalis (Great Burnet) is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with pinnate, medium green, basal leaves, each with 7-25 serrate leaflets.  Deep red bottlebrush flowers appear atop long stems from midsummer through fall.  They weave through other perennials, adding color and life to the late summer garden.  Great Burnet is an ornamental plant that fits well in meadow gardens and naturalistic plantings, as well as herb gardens, where its young leaves may be harvested for soups, salads and sandwiches.  Site it carefully as it is an overenthusiastic reseeder.


It is a common species along the BC coast. Its range stretches from Alaska and Yukon Territory to California; native to North America, but appears to be present in areas of the United Kingdom as well.


Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils that do not dry out.  Give it afternoon shade in hot summer climates.


The seeds require 30 days of cold to break dormancy, which can be achieved by planting in fall or folding into a moist paper towel and then a ziploc bag and refrigerating for 30 days, then sow as normal


grows up to 3 feet tall


Perennial zones 4-8


This is for 20 seeds