Small Burnet, Delar

Small Burnet, Delar

Sanguisorba minor

Small Burnet is an introduced, hardy, herbaceous, relatively long-lived, evergreen, non-leguminous, perennial forb. Small Burnet is noted for having good to excellent forage value for livestock and wildlife during all seasons. It stays green throughout the growing season and into winter until heavy snow cover occurs, providing forage and seed to livestock and wildlife. It is used in seed mixes for erosion control and beautification. It will establish in areas with 12 inches or more annual precipitation, but generally does not persist in areas with less than 14 inches annual precipitation. It has excellent cold and drought tolerance. It is considered fire resistant due to leaves and stems staying green with relatively high moisture content during the fire season. It tolerates weakly saline to weakly acidic sites. Small Burnet is not tolerant of poor drainage, flooding or high-water tables. It is usually used in open areas, but will tolerate semi-shaded conditions.