Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a perennial herb valued for its edible leaves, which have a mild cucumber-like flavor. Its small, delicate flowers and bushy foliage make it an attractive addition to herb gardens, borders, and edible landscapes.
These Non-GMO Salad Burnet Seeds thrive in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. The plant is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and ideal for culinary uses such as salads, soups, and garnishes. Salad Burnet also attracts pollinators, adding ecological value to your garden.
Features
- Edible perennial herb with mild cucumber-flavored leaves
- Non-GMO seed quality
- Produces small, delicate flowers
- Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
- Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial
- Ideal for herb gardens, culinary use, and borders
- Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Ornamental and edible dual-purpose plant
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Sanguisorba minor
- Common Name: Salad Burnet
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Height: 12–18 inches
- Spacing: 8–12 inches
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Flower Color: Greenish-white or pinkish flowers
- Season for Planting: Spring or early summer
- Germination Time: 14–21 days
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
- Sowing Method: Surface sow; lightly cover seeds
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, bushy perennial
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Culinary herb, edible greens, borders, herb gardens, pollinator-friendly landscapes
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Use fertile, well-draining soil; amend lightly with compost if needed.
- Sowing Time: Direct sow outdoors in spring or start indoors 4–6 weeks early.
- Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch soil.
- Watering for Germination: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
- Germination Window: 14–21 days depending on temperature.
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
- Thinning: Space seedlings 8–12 inches apart.
- Watering After Establishment: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once mature.
- Maintenance Tips: Trim leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth.
- Seasonal Care: Hardy perennial; minimal maintenance required.
