Quick answer: Canadian burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis) is native to 20 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
|---|---|
| Water | Wet |
| Soil | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Oct |
| Height | Up to 6 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Conspicuous flowers likely attract pollinators |
Some people sensitive to burnets; sensitivity varies with age/weight/condition
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Canadian burnet
Where is Canadian burnet native?
Canadian burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis) is native to 20 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Canadian burnet bloom?
Canadian burnet blooms Jun-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Canadian burnet need?
Water: Wet. Mature height: Up to 6 ft tall.
Is Canadian burnet good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Conspicuous flowers likely attract pollinators.
Is Canadian burnet deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Canadian burnet is handles wet soil.
Is Canadian burnet toxic?
Some people sensitive to burnets; sensitivity varies with age/weight/condition.
Where can I buy Canadian burnet?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Sanguisorba canadensis by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Canadian burnet.
- Steeplebush Spiraea tomentosa
- Scarlet beebalm Monarda didyma
- Swamp rose Rosa palustris
- American cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Crimson-eyed rose-mallow Hibiscus moscheutos
- Southern arrowwood Viburnum dentatum
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