Melinda Myers

Canadian Burnet

Botanical Name

Sanguisorba canadensis

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

4 to 5 feet

Width

2 to 3 feet

Flowers

Late summer: white bottlebrush

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist to wet, well-drained

Planting & Care

• Best in full sun in moist to wet soils
• Southern gardeners should provide some shade and mulch to retain soil moisture
• Tolerates most soils except dry
• Site carefully as Canadian Burnet can be invasive in areas
• Divide in spring

Problems

None serious