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Herbaceous Perennial

Eupatorium cannabinum
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hemp agrimony

Vigorous upright perennial to about 1.5m tall, with reddish stems, dark green leaves palmately-divided into narrow leaflets, and dense terminal domed clusters of tiny light pink or purple flowers in late summer and early autumn

Other common names
ague weed
andurion
see morebastard agrimony
common hemp agrimony
Dutch agrimony
hemlock parsley
hemp weed
holy rope
Indian ague root
water agrimony
water hemp
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Purple Green
Autumn Pink Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Eupatorium can be annuals, herbaceous perennials, subshrubs or evergreen shrubs, with small tubular flowers borne in terminal panicles or corymbs

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Can spread quickly, but is very attractive to butterflies and other insects

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in cold frame, or propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back spent flowers at end of the flowering season

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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