Sanguisorba annua - (Nutt. ex Hook.) Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray
(Nutt. ex Hook.) Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray
Prairie Burnet
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Description
Sanguisorba annua is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Leaves - cooked. They are not choice.
Medicinal Uses
Astringent.
Distribution
Western N. America - British Columbia to California.
Where It Grows
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (British Columbia (south)), United States (Kansas, Oklahoma, Idaho, Montana (west), Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Texas, Arizona, California, Nevada)
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Prefers a good moist soil that does not dry out in the summer, in sun or partial shade.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.
