Sanguisorba stipulata
Sanguisorba stipulata
Sitka Burnet (Sanguisorba stipulata) typically grows to a height of about 2-3 ft (60-90 cm), with a spread of about 18-24 in (45-60 cm). The leaves are pinnate and dark green, and the plant produces small, white or reddish-purple flowers in the summer. The flowers are arranged in dense, cylindrical spikes that can be up to 3 in (8 cm) long.
The plant is commonly grown in gardens as an ornamental, and its leaves are sometimes used as a salad green or a flavoring in drinks. In traditional medicine, the plant has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and wounds.
Sanguisorba stipulata prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is relatively easy to grow and maintain, and it is tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions. The plant can be propagated through seeds or by dividing established clumps in the spring or fall.