Species Small Flower Groovebur

Small Flower Groovebur

Agrimonia parviflora

Also Known As - Harvestlice
Small Flower Groovebur (Agrimonia parviflora) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small yellow flowers and downy leaves. It grows to a height of 30 to 50 cm and produces empty musical pods that measure 1-2 cm in length. The flowers are self-pollinating and bloom from April to July. Small Flower Groovebur grows best in partially shaded areas and are hardy to temperatures in most of the temperate climates. They are often found in woodland and scrubland areas. The foliage is edible and can be used in salads, soups and sandwiches. The plant can also be used in traditional herbal medicine to treat urinary tract infections.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Agrimonia parviflora needs to be watered regularly to keep its soil moist. Water when the top 2 inches of soil start to dry out and avoid over-watering. When in doubt, it is best to underwater than to overwater this species. Water thoroughly, ensuring that the entire root system is saturated. Agrimonia parviflora is often drought resistant once established.

sunlight

Small Flower Groovebur (Agrimonia parviflora) is a plant species which prefers full sun to partial shade. This plant does best in areas where it can receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. For optimal growth, it should be planted in an area where it can receive morning sunlight. Anywhere from 8-10 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal for this species. If planted in too much shade, Small Flower Groovebur will not grow as lush and colorful as it can in full sun.

pruning

Pruning should be done lightly and at specific times to maintain a healthy Small Flower Groovebur (Agrimonia parviflora). Pruning of this plant should be done twice a year, in late spring and again in late summer. In late spring, the plant should be pruned by cutting back any overly long stems to a height of 6-7 inches above the ground. In late summer, prune any dead or dying flowers and the stems supporting them to promote additional blooming. Both of these pruning tasks can be done with a pair of sharp garden shears.