Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor) is a hardy, native UK perennial valued for its low-growing rosette of finely divided leaves and its distinctive crimson flower heads that bloom on slender stems. Traditionally used in herbal and culinary settings, Salad Burnet is also a resilient and attractive wildflower that thrives in grasslands, verges, and species-rich meadow schemes.

Ideal for dry, calcareous soils, this deep-rooted species helps improve soil structure and withstands drought conditions well. Its long flowering season and nectar-rich flowers attract bees and pollinators, making it a valuable addition to conservation-focused landscapes and wildflower grassland mixes.

Features & Benefits
Unique crimson flower heads on slender, wiry stems
Drought-tolerant and ideal for dry, chalky or calcareous soils
Supports pollinators with a long flowering period
Native UK perennial with culinary and ecological uses
Adds texture and structure to wildflower mixes and meadows

Latin Name:
Sanguisorba minor

Flowering Time:
May – September

Flowering Height:
20 – 60 cm

Life Cycle:
Perennial

Wildflower Seed Approximate Sowing Rate:
5.5kg per acre (13.5kg per hectare)

Sowing Times:
Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

How to Sow & Preparation
Choose a well-drained, neutral to calcareous soil in full sun.
Remove any weeds and create a fine, level seedbed.
Broadcast seed evenly and press gently into the soil surface with a roller or by treading—do not bury.
Water lightly during dry periods to aid germination.
Well suited for inclusion in meadow, pollinator, or drought-tolerant seed mixes.

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Latin Name | Sanguisorba minor

Flowering Time | May – September

Flowering Height | 20 – 60 cm

Life Cycle | Perennial

Sowing Rate | 5.5 kg per acre (13.5 kg per hectare)

Sowing Period | Spring (March – May) or Autumn (August – October)

Preferred Conditions | Dry, well-drained, neutral to calcareous soils; full sun

Pollinator Friendly | Yes

Minimum Order Quantity | 10g

Ideal For | Grasslands, meadows, calcareous soils, verge planting