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

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