SALAD BURNET
Sanguisorba minor
Salad Burnet leaves have a nutty cucumber flavour and make a delicious salad. It looks a little like a cross between basil and parsley and grows to about the same height and spread as thyme.
Perfect for the kitchen garden, holds up well in the heat but does like some water.
The Latin name Sanguisorba means to absorb blood and the leaves were used to stop bleeding.
Keep pruned so that fresh leaves grow for use.
Salad Burnet is a perennial herb with a refreshing cucumber-like flavor. Its leaves are commonly used in salads and other culinary dishes. It's easy to grow and adds a unique flavor to your garden.
It's suitable for herb gardens, borders, and containers.
Salad Burnet prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is relatively drought-tolerant.
The leaves are used to flavor salads, dressings, and sauces.
Salad Burnet produces small, round, greenish-white flower heads.
Salad Burnet is a low-maintenance herb that adds a unique flavor to your culinary creations.
It has a clumping habit and prefers well-drained soil.
Plant in full sun to partial shade. It's relatively drought-tolerant.
It's primarily used for its edible leaves.
PRICE: $6.00
SIZE: 5cm radius seedling
Salad Burnet
Sanguisorba minor
Australian History
Salad Burnet, (Sanguisorba minor), is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It was introduced to Australia and is cultivated in some gardens for its culinary uses.
Australian Uses
In Australia, Salad Burnet is primarily grown for its leaves, which are used in salads, dressings, and other dishes to impart a refreshing cucumber-like flavor.
Australian Growing Guide
Salad Burnet thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade in Australia. It is relatively drought-tolerant and easy to grow from seeds. It's best to protect it from excessive moisture.
Australian Landscaping
Salad Burnet is suitable for herb gardens, borders, and containers. Its attractive foliage and culinary uses make it a valuable addition to any garden.
Australian Companion Plants
Salad Burnet pairs well with other herbs and salad greens.
Australian Disease Resistance
Salad Burnet is generally disease-resistant when grown in well-drained soil. It's important to avoid waterlogging.