Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Agrimonia eupatoria is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems. — A refreshing tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves, flowers and stems.; It can be drunk hot or cold.; It was formerly very popular either on its own or added to China tea, having a peculiar delicacy and aroma.; Seed - dried and ground into a meal.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields, stone walls, waste ground and roadside verges, usually on alkaline soils, preferring sunny positions. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)