Agrimony is a hardy, upright perennial native to much of Europe, including Ireland. It produces slender spikes of small yellow flowers above attractive, divided foliage, making it a good choice for naturalistic planting, wildlife gardens and herbaceous borders.
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Exposure: Sheltered to moderately exposed sites; reasonably wind tolerant once established. Not particularly coastal tolerant, especially in very exposed, salt-laden conditions.
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Size: Approximately 60–100 cm tall and 30–45 cm wide.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, including chalky or alkaline soils. Tolerates poorer soils once established but dislikes persistently wet ground.
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Sun: Full sun to partial shade, flowering best with plenty of sunlight.
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Flowering time: June to August, sometimes continuing into early September.
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Uses: Medicinal and dye plant; historically used as a medicinal herb and to produce yellowish dyes.
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Wildlife benefits: Flowers are attractive to bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects. The seeds can also provide food for some birds.
