This perennial herb is primarily grown for its flavorful leaves, which are used in salads, soups, and cold drinks. Its flavor is reminiscent of cucumbers, and it may be substituted for mint in many recipes.
Latin Name
Sanguisorba minor
Family
Rosaceae
Also Known As
Garden Burnet
Type of Plant
Herbs
Perennials
Bloom Season
July
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 2'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Europe, northern Africa, Asia, Canary Islands
History
Thomas Jefferson planted salad burnet in his gardens many times, beginning in 1778.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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