Small Burnet, Salad Burnet, Pimpinell
Scientific Name: Sanguisorba minor ssp. muricata (Spach) Nordborg
Synonym: Poterium polygamum, Poterium sanguisorba
Family: Rosaceae
Poterium sanguisorba, Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 266.
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 4-8
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial, 9 to 24 inches tall (22-60 cm), 1 to 2 feet spread (30-60 cm); leaves in rosettes, with 4-12 pairs of rounded, toothed leaflets
Watering Needs: Modrate water, keep the soil moist to slightly wet, does not tolerate drought, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds, root division
The young leaves taste like cucumber. They are used fresh or to added to vinegar, cream cheese, butters or soups.
Blooming Habits:
Tiny thimble-shaped, pinkish-white to greenish flowers, cut them if you want to use the leaves.
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