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Sitka Burnet
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Sitka Burnet

Sanguisorba sitchensis
In the United States: Native · also called Sitka burnet

Honeybees visit Sitka burnet for its pollen and moderate nectar rewards during the peak midsummer bloom from July to August. This clump-forming perennial thrives in moist, wetland-like conditions, offering consistent forage in cool temperate areas. It requires consistent moisture and may need division every few years to maintain vigor, while being relatively deer-resistant.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) July–August
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
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