Salad Burnet plant profile
Sanguisorba minor
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Salad Burnet
Sow salad burnet from seed in spring or fall, or plant divisions, in a full-sun spot in average soil (Illinois). It is a perennial that tolerates dry soil once established but reseeds freely; remove flowers to keep new foliage coming and divide every 3 to 4 years.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Salad Burnet in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: self seeding, bitter old leaves.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Salad Burnet (Herb Gardening)
University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.