Native to northern Europe where it thrives in floodplain meadows. Easily recognisable with it’s masses of egg shaped crimson red flowers swaying in the wind atop tall stems. This perennial herbaceous wild flower can survive for decades with its’ extensive root system.
With a spicy flavour its’ attractive serrated leaves can be harvested for soups, salads and sandwiches, though not as much as its’ close relative salad burnet which is shorter.
Ideal for marsh and pond bank planting, or damp meadows, companion planting with Black Knapweed, Field Scabious, Meadows Cranesbill and Meadowsweet.
The Wildlife Trust say that the flowers were once used to make wine in Cumbria. Traditionally used for medicinal purposes, healing wounds and stop bleeding, the roots were used for nosebleeds, burns and insect bites.
Plant Type: Wildflower.
Height 60-90cm | |
Spread 60-90cm | |
Soil and watering: prefers clay or loam, moist but well drained, pH neutral not fussy. Heavy watering | |
Flowers: June to September | |
Position: Best results in full sun and partial shade. | |
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4 – 8 ( -34 to -7°C) |
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