Sanguisorba officinalis 30+ PCS fresh seeds, Burnet, Great burnet, Burnet pink tanna, Sanguisorba Minor, Perennial flower, herb

🌱 Sanguisorba officinalis — Burnet, Great burnet, Burnet pink tanna, Sanguisorba Minor

Our Sanguisorba officinalis seeds are a great choice for gardeners looking to add a unique and versatile herb to their collection. This perennial plant belongs to the Rosaceae family and is known for its edible leaves and flowers. Key selling points include its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions and its attractive, dark green foliage.

🌿 Botanical Description

The rhizome of Sanguisorba officinalis is thick, horizontal, up to 12 cm long, woody, with numerous long and thin lobed roots. The stem is mostly single, branched at the top, ribbed, hollow inside, glabrous, erect, 30-90 cm high. The basal leaves are long-stemmed, large, non-pinnate with seven to twenty-five leaflets, shiny dark green above, dull bluish-green below; the stem is sessile, non-pinnate. The leaves are oblong-ovate, bordered or pointed at the edge. The flowers are small, dark red, almost black-purple, collected in oval, sometimes spike-shaped heads 1-3 cm long, on long straight peduncles. The flowers are bisexual with brownish-membranous, hairy, elongated bracts. The calyx consists of four sepals that fall off during fruit, there is no corolla. There are four stamens. Pistil with a filamentous column and a glabrous stigma covered with papillae, and with a lower ovary. Blooms from July to August. Fruits — single-seeded dry tetrahedral nuts 3-3.5 mm long, brown in color, ripe in August-September.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 mm deep in the spring or fall, stratify for 30-60 days if necessary.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Sanguisorba officinalis is native to Europe and Asia, typically growing in dry to moist meadows, along streams, and in woodland edges. It thrives in a variety of climates, from temperate to subalpine, and can be found at altitudes ranging from sea level to 2,000 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Sanguisorba officinalis has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The leaves and flowers can be used in salads, and the plant is also a popular choice for ornamental gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers. In some cultures, the plant is believed to have aphrodisiac properties.