Common Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
Also known as Agrimony, European Agrimony, Churchsteeples
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A hardy perennial with delicate yellow flowers arranged in tall spikes and distinctive hooked seeds that cling to clothing. It is drought-tolerant and historically valued for herbal and medicinal uses.
Why grow it
Common agrimony fills a niche in dry, marginal sites where many perennials struggle, offering reliable yellow flower spikes from mid to late summer. Unlike some ornamental alternatives, it combines modest aesthetic appeal with documented traditional uses, making it practical for permaculture systems where multi-functionality is valued. It requires minimal inputs once established and spreads modestly without aggressive invasiveness.
Watch out for
The hooked seeds are effective at dispersal but can mat into hair or animal fur, which may warrant deadheading in high-traffic areas if volunteer seedlings become undesirable. Dense plantings can become somewhat leggy in partial shade, so adequate light and air circulation support better form. In very wet soils it may struggle or develop fungal issues, despite its general hardiness.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Europe, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A hardy perennial with delicate yellow flowers arranged in tall spikes and distinctive hooked seeds that cling to clothing. It is drought-tolerant and historically valued for herbal and medicinal uses.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Common Agrimony grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Common agrimony fills a niche in dry, marginal sites where many perennials struggle, offering reliable yellow flower spikes from mid to late summer. Unlike some ornamental alternatives, it combines modest aesthetic appeal with documented traditional uses, making it practical for permaculture systems where multi-functionality is valued. It requires minimal inputs once established and spreads modestly without aggressive invasiveness.
Watch out for
The hooked seeds are effective at dispersal but can mat into hair or animal fur, which may warrant deadheading in high-traffic areas if volunteer seedlings become undesirable. Dense plantings can become somewhat leggy in partial shade, so adequate light and air circulation support better form. In very wet soils it may struggle or develop fungal issues, despite its general hardiness.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Rosaceae
Native Range
Europe, Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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