Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Edible Greens Vegetable Herb Flower Seeds

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.