Is Greater Burnet Saxifrage safe for pets?

Yes, Greater Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella Major) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Greater Burnet Saxifrage easy to care for?

Greater Burnet Saxifrage has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Greater Burnet Saxifrage grow indoors?

Greater Burnet Saxifrage is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Greater Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella Major) is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Pimpinella major is a clump-forming perennial herbaceous plant with hollow, grooved stems and umbels of small white flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Greater Burnet Saxifrage

Pimpinella Major

Pimpinella major is a clump-forming perennial herbaceous plant with hollow, grooved stems and umbels of small white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:pollinator attractor, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Greater Burnet Saxifrage

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Apiaceae

Genus:Pimpinella