Burnet-saxifrage
Pimpinella saxifraga
Pimpinella
Apiaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This hardy perennial herb thrives in well-drained soils with minimal care requirements. Drought tolerant once established and produces delicate white flowers that attract pollinators. Historically used for culinary and medicinal purposes.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Drought Tolerant Once Established
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 16″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Altay
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
Central European Rus
Connecticut
Czechoslovakia
Delaware
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 21, 2021 by Miroslav Gecovic (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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