Harvesting of Agrimonia eupatoria typically begins in July and continues through August.
European Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
European Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a low-growing perennial herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows up to 2 feet tall and its leaves are heavily veined with a toothed margin. Its pretty yellow flowers will bloom in mid- to late summer. This tough plant prefers sunny or lightly-shaded areas and soils that are moist and well-drained. The flowers and leaves are edible and historically it's been used to treat a variety of ailments. It's an attractive plant for wildlife habitats, especially for butterflies who are attracted to its yellow flowers.
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
yellow,brown,black Fruits Ready In Autumn
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
European Agrimony needs to be watered once a week; no more than 1 inch of water should be used at each watering. The soil should be allowed to dry partially between waterings, and you should avoid water-logging the soil. The European Agrimony should be fertilized once a month with a general purpose fertilizer.
sunlight
European Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) does best in full sun, but can also tolerate partial shade. For optimum growth it should be exposed to at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. The best time of the day for direct sunlight is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when sunlight is strongest. Morning sun is also beneficial for European Agrimony, as this helps to dew and frost.
pruning
European Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) should be pruned annually in late spring, once spring growth has begun and the risk of frost has passed. Prune off any dead or damaged stems, as well as any that are overcrowded. To promote a bushy habit, pinch or cut back the tips of main stems by a few inches. Pruning can also be used to control the size and shape of European Agrimony, by selectively cutting back branches to reduce height and width. An additional trim may be needed in late summer to keep the plant looking tidy.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
