| Agrimony |
| Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria), also known as common agrimony, sticklewort, church steeples, or garclive, is a hardy perennial herb. This attractive wildflower features upright, tapering stems topped with spiky clusters of soft yellow, five-petalled blooms. It typically reaches a height of 50 to 85 cm. A lovely addition to any wildlife garden, agrimony is not only visually charming but also valuable for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects. In the wild, it can often be spotted from June to September along hedgerows, roadsides, grassy meadows, woodland edges, and even on waste ground. Agrimony thrives in well-drained soil and adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded spots. For those interested in growing it, the best time to sow seeds is in spring or autumn, ideally in seed trays. Once seedlings are established, the healthiest ones can be transplanted into pots or garden beds. It’s a low-maintenance plant that performs well both in the ground and in containers. While generally resilient, agrimony can occasionally suffer from issues like root rot or powdery mildew if conditions are overly damp or crowded. This herb also works well in companion planting. It pairs nicely with culinary herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, chives, and lavender, as well as other wildflowers and meadow plants. |
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