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Herbaceous Perennial

Agrimonia eupatoria
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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 lice
beggar's ticks
see morechurch steeples
clot bur
cockle bur
common agrimony
sticklewort
llysiau'r dryw
Synonyms
Agrimonia asiatica

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical 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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