Canadian Burnet

(Sanguisorba canadensis)

Canadian Burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis)

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Summary

Sanguisorba canadensis, commonly known as Canadian Burnet, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist meadows, wet grasslands, and stream banks in Northwestern and Eastern North America, as well as East Asia. It belongs to the family Rosaceae. Canadian Burnet typically grows to four to five feet (1.2 to 1.5 m) tall and features pinnate leaves with a bluish-green hue. The plant produces dense, cylindrical spikes of creamy white flowers from late summer into autumn, which are highly attractive to pollinators. The flowers are not particularly showy but add a unique texture to garden settings.

Canadian Burnet is valued for its low maintenance and adaptability to wet conditions, making it suitable for rain gardens and naturalized areas. It is also used in borders and as a fresh or dried cut flower. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils. While it is not prone to serious pests or diseases, powdery mildew can occasionally be a problem in humid conditions. Canadian Burnet is not known for aggressive roots or invasiveness, but it can spread by rhizomes to form colonies if conditions are favorable.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-6 feet
  • Width: 1-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Moist meadows, wet grasslands, and stream banks in Northwestern and Eastern North America, as well as East Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Canada Burnet , Bottlebrush , White Burnet , Wild Burnet , Sanguisorbe Du Canada , Kanadapimpinell

Scientific Names: Sanguisorba canadensis , Sanguisorba stipulata , Sanguisorba sitchensis , Sanguisorba canadensis subsp. latifolia , Sanguisorba canadensis var. latifolia , Sanguisorba canadensis var. riishirensis , Poterium canadense , Poterium sitchense , Sanguisorba latifolia , Sanguisorba canadensis var. pilosa

GBIF Accepted Name: Sanguisorba canadensis L.