Rosaceae
Agrimony: Aromatic Plant
Agrimonia eupatoria
Agrimony is an easy-to-care-for plant, ideal for wild gardens or herb gardens. It requires full sun or light partial shade, moderate watering without waterlogging, and well-drained soil. It tolerates poor and rocky soils, resists winter cold thanks to its rhizome, and requires very little fertilization or pruning, aside from a maintenance cut after flowering.
Every 7 days
Bright indirect
-15° - 35°C
40% - 70%
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What is Agrimony?
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a easy-care plant from the Rosaceae family. Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rosaceae family, native to Europe and Southwest Asia, where it grows wild in damp meadows, pastures, roadsides, and stream banks. It reaches between 60 and 100 cm in height, featuring dark green pinnate leaves covered in soft down...
Agrimony grows up to 1.0m, spread of 40cm, watering every 7 days, -15°C – 35°C, 40–70% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Agrimony tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Agrimony is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Agrimony?
TLDR: Agrimony needs Bright indirect, watering every 7 days, and temperatures between -15-35°C with 40-70% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Agrimony?
Water moderately: twice a week in summer and once a week during the rest of the year, allowing the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Once established, it tolerates short periods of drought, but excess water or poorly drained substrate can cause root rot.
How Much Light Does Agrimony Need?
It prefers full sun locations, although it tolerates light partial shade. The more direct light it receives, the more abundant its flowering will be; in very shaded exposures, it grows weak and produces few flowers.
What Is the Best Soil for Agrimony?
It adapts to almost any well-drained soil—from sandy to clayey—with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH (6 to 8). Poor, stony substrate is not a problem, but waterlogging is: ensure that water drains easily.
What Pot Should You Use for Agrimony?
Although it grows best directly in garden soil, if grown in a pot, choose a wide clay or terracotta container with good drainage, as its rhizome spreads laterally; add a layer of gravel at the base to prevent waterlogging.
Care Schedule
Fertilize
Every 60 days
What Is Agrimony and Where Does It Come From?
Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rosaceae family, native to Europe and Southwest Asia, where it grows wild in damp meadows, pastures, roadsides, and stream banks. It reaches between 60 and 100 cm in height, featuring dark green pinnate leaves covered in soft downy hairs, and long terminal flower spikes of five-petaled yellow flowers that emit a spicy, apricot-like scent. It blooms between June and September, producing small hooked fruits that cling to animal fur to disperse its seeds. It is a hardy, low-maintenance plant traditionally cultivated for its medicinal properties rather than its ornamental value.
How to Propagate Agrimony?
How Big Does Agrimony Grow?
TLDR: Agrimony can reach up to 1.0m tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
1.0m
Spread
40cm
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Plant Uses
Medicinal
Medicinal properties
Aromatic
Pleasant fragrance
Medicinal Uses
- Digestive support: relieves mild diarrhea and intestinal atony
- Traditional liver protector
- Gargle for throat inflammation (laryngitis, pharyngitis)
- Topical application in compresses for wounds and skin ulcers
- Traditional use in mild urinary conditions (cystitis, incontinence)
Culinary Uses
- Infusion or herbal tea made from its dried flowers and leaves, featuring a slightly astringent flavor and apricot aroma
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What Diseases Commonly Affect Agrimony?
TLDR: Agrimony is susceptible to 3 known diseases. Monitor regularly for early detection.
Aphids
Aphids are small, soft-bodied, pear-shaped insects (1/16 to 1/8 inch long) that feed by sucking nutrient-rich sap from plants. They reproduce rapidly and can quickly weaken plants, causing distorted growth and transmitting plant viruses. Aphids come in various colors including green, black, red, yellow, brown, and gray. They secrete honeydew, a sticky substance that attracts ants and encourages sooty mold growth.
Root Rot
Root rot is a serious fungal disease that affects the root system of plants, causing them to decay and die. It is primarily caused by overwatering, poor drainage, or soil-borne fungi such as Pythium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, and Fusarium. The disease thrives in waterlogged conditions where roots are deprived of oxygen, making them susceptible to fungal infection.
Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease caused by various fungi species including Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, and Leveillula. It affects over 10,000 plant species worldwide. The disease thrives in warm, dry climates with high humidity and appears as a distinctive white powdery coating on plant surfaces.
Meaning & Symbolism
In the Bach flower tradition, Agrimony represents those who hide their worries behind a mask of joy and good humor; it is associated with the acceptance of internal conflicts and the search for inner peace. In European folklore, it was also placed under pillows to promote sleep.
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Sources & References
- Agrimonia eupatoria - Wikipedia
- Toxicidad de la agrimonia - Botanical-online
- Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria): Benefits, Uses, Safety | Herbal Reality
- Agrimonia - Agrimonia eupatoria (Cuidado, Caracteristicas) | PictureThis
- Agrimonia eupatoria - PFAF Plant Database
- Cuidados y necesidades de la Agrimonia (Agrimonia eupatoria)
