Burnet Saxifrage

Burnet Saxifrage — variety description

Burnet Saxifrage (Saxifraga spp.) is a perennial flower of the saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae). Sweet cicely is a wild perennial plant found throughout Europe and Central Asia.

People have used this plant for centuries as a medicinal plant and kitchen seasoning.

All parts of the plant are edible. The whole plant contains a lot of essential oils and gives off a strong aniseed aroma.

In spring its first leaves are often picked, finely chopped and used as a seasoning for salads, herb butter or sauces.

Later in the year the flavour becomes very strong. The roots also have a distinct aniseed aroma and are often used to prepare herbal liqueurs.

The herb is used for tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngotracheitis, bronchitis, pyelonephritis, nephrolithiasis, oncological diseases and others.

Saxifrage forms cushions for rock gardens.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 187–253 pcs (0.1 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; seedlings
• Flowering: June and July
• Position: partial shade or shade

When to sow Burnet Saxifrage

Burnet Saxifrage seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in June and July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Burnet Saxifrage

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.2–0.5 cm
• Spacing: 30–40 cm
• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: partial shade or shade

Pre-cultivation indoors from mid-March or direct outdoor sowing from mid-April. Needs light to germinate: Sprinkle the seeds onto the soil and press down lightly. Keep moist until germination. Planting distance: 15-25cm. Flowers from June to July. Prefers a sunny to partially shaded position.

Stratification.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in April–June.

Frequently asked questions

When should Burnet Saxifrage be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 187–253 seeds, pack size 0.1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.