Herbs: Sanguisorba officinalis
Botanical name: Sanguisorba officinalis
Common name: great burnet
also known as (burnet bloodwort, salad burnet, greater salad burnet, greater burnet, sanguisorba)
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| Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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| Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Herbs: Sanguisorba officinalis"
Great burnet is a hardy perennial that forms a mound about 8" in diameter, with blossoms resembling red-purple bottlebrushes. Its young leaves are often used in salads, soups, vinegars, and flavored cheeses. (We think they taste like a cross between walnuts and cucumbers.) Great burnet's tidy habit also makes it useful for edging. Virtually pest-free. Can be planted outdoors in the fall. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Sanguisorba officinalis is native to temperate Eurasia.
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