How do you grow Agrimonia eupatoria?
Agrimonia eupatoria thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out partially between waterings. It does well in average humidity levels and does not require special humidity conditions. Agrimonia eupatoria L. Rosaceae family, widely used in traditional (folk) medicine for its beneficial effects. Its water extracts (infusions and decoctions) are used in the treatment of airway and urinary system diseases, digestive tract diseases, and chronic wounds.The flower spikes have a spicy odor like apricots. In the language of flowers, agrimony means thankfulness or gratitude. Agrimonia eupatoria is a foodplant for the caterpillars of the snout moth Endotricha flammealis.
What is the habitat of the agrimonia eupatoria?
Growth form and preferred habitats A. Agrimonia eupatoria thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out partially between waterings. It does well in average humidity levels and does not require special humidity conditions.Eupatorium prefers a moist, well drained, fertile soil. It flourishes in clay soils but will also adapt well to sandier conditions provided that they remain reliably moist in summer. Choose a position in full sun or light shade. This perennial is fully hardy and does not require winter protection.
When to plant agrimony seeds?
Sow Common Agrimony Agrimonia eupatoria seeds in spring or autumn. Plant either outside, where they are to flower, or in seed trays and cover lightly with compost. Plant Common Agrimony plugs into well drained soil in a sunny position for best results. Seed can be sown in the spring or autumn and although there is some evidence that a period of cold stratification helps germination, this is not essential. Agrimony is found in EM10 and EH1 but can be added to most other mixtures although it is unlikely to succeed in deep shade or wet soils, particularly acidic ones.