Agrimony - 10 Seeds

Agrimony seeds. Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria) is a member of the Rosaceae family (rose family) and is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory and oxidative related diseases. Aerial parts of the plant are used to make teas, infusions, bath bags, mouthwash and topical preparations.

Agrimony is also known as church steeples, cocklebur and sticklewort, and is a perennial growing to a height of 60cm. Lightly scented yellow flowers are produced in spikes in summer, followed by burr like seed pods. The upright stems are often hairy and the downy leaves are divided into 3-6 leaflets.

Agrimony Medicinal Benefits

• It is a bitter, slightly astringent herb used to relieve diarrhea and vomiting, improve liver and gall bladder function and control bleeding.
• It can be used as a gargle for sore throat or gum inflammation.
• Externally Agrimony can be used to help heal minor injuries, relieve conjunctivitis, varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

Growing Agrimony

• Stratify the Agrimony seeds for 4-8 weeks.
• After the seeds have been in the cold for 4 to 8 weeks, they are ready to be moved.
• Fill the tray with all-purpose soil and sprinkle 2 seeds on top of each cell. Cover the seeds with ¹₄ inch (6.4 mm) of soil and moisten it with a spray bottle of water.
• Keep the pots in a sunny location for 3 to 4 weeks. The seeds will germinate in 10-24 days, but keep them in the pots so they can establish roots and grow taller.
• After the 4 weeks have passed and the seedlings are large enough to be handled, they are ready to be taken outside.
• Once there is no risk of frost in your area, you can transplant the seedlings into your garden.
• Plant the seedlings 12 inches (0.30 m) from one another.
• Agrimony likes well drained soil and will tolerate a wide range of climates and soils.
• Plant in sun to part shade.