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Burnet
About This Plant...
Family:
Genus and species:
Poterium sanguisorba
Plant type:
perennial
Height and width:
18-24 inches high
Location and soil:
sun; tolerates dry soil
Uses:
fresh young leaves in salads, vegetables, and iced drinks
Propagation methods:
seeds, division, and cuttings
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:
6-10 weeks
When to transplant to garden:
after last spring frost
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:
after last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
Approx. germination time:
8-10 days
Germination temp.:
70 degrees F.
Days to maturity:
Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:
12-15 inches
Spacing between rows:
12-15 inches
Growing On...
Pests:
Diseases:
Harvest:
use fresh leaves at any time
Growing tips:
makes a good container plant; self-sows readily in garden
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