Agrimony – 50 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

Indoor Sowing: Cold Stratification and transplant seedlings in Spring.

Direct Sowing: Autumn.

• Direct sow the seeds in Autumn, for germination in the following Spring.
• For indoor sowing, first stratify the Agrimony seeds for 4-8 weeks in the refrigerator.
• After the seeds have been in the cold for 4 to 8 weeks, they are ready to be planted.
• Fill a tray with all-purpose soil and sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil. Barely cover the seeds with a very thin layer of soil and moisten it with a spray bottle of water.
• Keep the pots in a sunny location for 3 to 4 weeks.
• After the 4 weeks have passed and the seedlings are large enough to be handled, they are ready to be planted outside.
• Once there is no risk of frost in your area, you can transplant the seedlings into your garden.
• Agrimony likes well drained soil and will tolerate a wide range of climates and soils.
• Plant in sun to part shade.