Poteridium occidentale - Annual Burnet

| Description |
A member of the rose family, annual burnet (also called prairie burnet and previously known as Sanguisorba annua) has greenish flowers borne on a headline spike. A common plant of low-elevation roadsides and disturbed areas. |
| Plant Type | Annual forb. |
| Flower Color | Green. |
| Bloom Period | March-June. |
| Height at Maturity | Up to 24". |
| Plant Spacing | 12" |
| Light Requirements | Full sun. |
| Moisture Needs | Low. |
| Soil Type |
Sandy, rocky, well-drained. |