American Burnet - Sanguisorba canadensis

A Deer resistant, Native Perennial

Oct 24, 2023

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**Sanguisorba canadensis - photo by Jan Johnsen Erect white spikes, 5 inches long, open from the bottom upward rather than the top down. Deadheading is necessary.**

Do you have a slightly wet piece of ground? Try American Burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis)! This is an under-appreciated native perennial plant that is getting attention due to its inclusion in the Lurie Garden in Chicago. It is a fall bloomer that is still sporting its spikes of white fuzzy flowers in mid-October. The bloom season starts in midsummer and ends in mid-autumn.

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