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Herbaceous Perennial
Agrimonia eupatoria
agrimony
A hairy perennial with deeply veined pinnate leaves, and bearing flower spikes up to 50cm in height of star-shaped, 5-petalled, yellow flowers from June to August
Other common names
beggar's licebeggar's ticks
see morechurch steeples
clot bur
cockle bur
common agrimony
sticklewort
llysiau'r dryw
Synonyms
Agrimonia asiaticaSize
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe, N & S Africa, N Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers well-draining neutral soils in sun or partial shade. Occurs naturally in grassy places, verges and hedgerows. The burred fruit is dispersed by animals
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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