Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a tall, sun-loving perennial wildflower valued for its slender yellow flower spikes and textured foliage. Its elegant blooms appear throughout summer and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Perfect for meadow plantings, cottage gardens, and naturalized landscapes, Agrimony thrives in sunny, well-drained soils and spreads gently over time, forming a long-lived ornamental presence.
Features
- Bright yellow flower spikes rise above textured foliage.
- Non-GMO Agrimonia eupatoria seed variety.
- Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinators.
- Hardy perennial for meadows and naturalized gardens.
- Tolerant of poor or dry soil once established.
- Low-maintenance plant with strong summer blooming period.
Specifications
- Common Name: Agrimony, Church Steeples
- Scientific Name: Agrimonia eupatoria
- Plant Type: Perennial wildflower herb
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Flower Shape: Spiked racemes
- Foliage: Serrated, textured green leaves
- Height: 2–4 feet
- Spread: 1–2 feet
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not certified organic
- Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
- Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; tolerates dry conditions
- Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
- Seed Viability: 1–3 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
- Sow in fall outdoors or cold stratify indoors for 60–90 days.
- For indoor sowing, refrigerate seeds in moist medium before planting.
- After stratification, sow 1/8 inch deep in pots or trays.
- Keep soil moist but not saturated during germination.
- Germination takes 14–60 days depending on temperature.
- Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed.
- Choose sunny, well-drained soil for best bloom production.
- Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering.
- Allow seedheads to mature if natural reseeding is desired.
