| Description | Canadian Burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis) is a vigorous tall perennial with white flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (san-gwi-SOR-ba)(kan-a-DEN-sis) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Wild Flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average to moist |
| Soil & Site | average, avoid high fertility |
| Flowers | starts as green spikes, opens to a 6-8 inch white inflorescence, bottle brush appearance from the extended stamens, blooms mid August to mid September (Boerner Botanical Garden data base), plants can be female, male or hermaphrodite (#79) |
| Dimensions | 4-5 feet high |
| Maintenance | in moist soil it will rapidly spread and will need to be controlled, dead heading to increase bloom period |
| Propagation | seed, division in the spring |
| Misc Facts | AKA: Canadian Burnet, American Burnet |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #79-Perennials For Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson) |
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