Is Canada Burnet safe for pets?

Yes, Canada Burnet (Sanguisorba Canadensis) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Canada Burnet easy to care for?

Canada Burnet has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium to high watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Canada Burnet grow indoors?

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

Canada Burnet (Sanguisorba Canadensis) is a perennial herb in the Rosaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires medium to high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Sanguisorba canadensis is a native perennial herbaceous plant known for its dense, erect spikes of small white flowers and finger-like flower clusters.

Last updated: February 2026

Canada Burnet

Sanguisorba Canadensis

Sanguisorba canadensis is a native perennial herbaceous plant known for its dense, erect spikes of small white flowers and finger-like flower clusters.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

medium to high

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-7

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, silty

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attraction, moisture-loving groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Canada Burnet

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:Rosaceae

Genus:Sanguisorba