Sanguisorba canadensis American great burnet (Rosaceae)

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Sanguisorba canadensis
American great burnet
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The Sanguisorba canadensis plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Newfoundland to Michigan and south to Georgia. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American great burnet. Some home gardeners know the variety as Poterium canadense.

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Latin Name:  Sanguisorba canadensis
Common Name:  American great burnet
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Wet meadows and swamps[187]. Peaty or boggy soils[43].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a good moist soil that does not dry out in the summer, in sun or partial shade[187, 200]. Succeeds in the flower border or in moist grass[1], plants can become invasive when they are grown by water[200].

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