Hemp Agrimony – 50 Seeds

Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) is perennial plant with fluffy pink flowers attractive to bees & butterflies. The numerous tiny pink flowers are massed together into a large flat-topped head. It is a member of the Daisy family although at first glance its inflorescence might be misleading. Its common name comes from the resemblance of its leaves to Hemp, although it is not related to it.

Found in damp grassland, marshes,  wet woodlands, and along river banks in most parts of Britain, and throughout Europe. The plant prefers sandy, loamy or clay soil and sun or partial shade.  It dies down in winter but will grow out again in spring. Common names include holy rope, Raspberries and Cream. The flowering parts of the plant are used to make medicine.

Hemp Agrimony Medicinal Uses

• Used mainly as a detoxifying herb for fevers, colds, flu and other viral conditions.
• It also stimulates the removal of waste product via the kidneys.
• The roots are diaphoretic, laxative and tonic.

Caution: Due to its content of alkaloids, the plant should only be used under professional supervision.

Growing Hemp Agrimony

Indoor Sowing: Spring.

Direct Sowing: Early Autumn and Spring.

• Seed can be sown at any time of the year, but best in early Autumn or in Spring.
• Sow seeds onto the surface of a good soil-based compost and barely cover the seeds. Seed can also be sown outdoors in situ.
• Water well and keep moist until germination.
• Germination is best when temperature is constant at 15 to 20 degrees C.
• Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.