Greater Burnet Saxifrage Plant Care
Pimpinella major Huds.
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Pimpinella major, common name greater burnet-saxifrage or hollowstem burnet saxifrage, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Pimpinella belonging to the carrot family (Apiaceae).
Every 4–7 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Water Greater Burnet Saxifrage every 4–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Greater Burnet Saxifrage (Pimpinella major) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Pimpinella genus.
Greater Burnet Saxifrage displays an upright, clumping herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Greater Burnet Saxifrage produces small white or pink umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Pimpinella major requires watering every 4–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 4–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Greater Burnet Saxifrage Need?
Greater Burnet Saxifrage thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Greater Burnet Saxifrage Prefer?
Pimpinella major grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Greater Burnet Saxifrage prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Greater Burnet Saxifrage to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Feed Greater Burnet Saxifrage every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Greater Burnet Saxifrage can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to anise plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Greater Burnet Saxifrage Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Greater Burnet Saxifrage, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Greater Burnet Saxifrage?
Greater Burnet Saxifrage is susceptible to aphids, carrot rust fly, leaf miners. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Greater Burnet Saxifrage Need?
Greater Burnet Saxifrage grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Greater Burnet Saxifrage as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Greater Burnet Saxifrage is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Pimpinella genus — compare its care with other Pimpinella species on PlantoScan.
Pimpinella is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Greater Burnet Saxifrage thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pimpinella major Huds., family Apiaceae (first published in Fl. Angl. : 110 (1762)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Greater Burnet Saxifrage, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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