Agrimonia eupatoria var. alba(Agrimony White Flowered ) Herb Plant
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
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Agrimony White Flowered (Agrimonia euphoria var. alba) Herb in 1L Pot
Agrimony produces showy spikes of tiny white flowers in the summer that resemble church steeples, and it is also characterized by having fruits that are marked by hooked bristles - cockleburs - at the top or towards the tips. Agrimony will flourish in any soil type, and it is found growing wild on the side of agricultural fields and by the roadsides. Agrimony will grow 30-60cm high.
Agrimonia eupatoria 'Alba' is an attractive perennial which is also known by a host of common names: Church Steeples, Cocklebur, Liverwort, Philanthropos, Rat's Tail, Stickwort and White Tansy.
Herb Usage
Traditionally used in healing, agrimony eupatoria the species to which the 'alba' version is related is typically used by herbalist as a sleep inducing remedy, it was believed in ancient folk-lore that if a sprig of Agrimony is placed under a persons head they would sleep until it was removed we can't vouch for that but it is a very attractive plant for your herb garden.
Buy White Flowered Agrimony Online
Our potted White Flowered Agrimony herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
Agrimonia eupatoria var. alba(Agrimony White Flowered ) Herb Plant | |
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Aspect/Site | Full sun |
Soil Type | Free draining soil |
Flower Colour | Yellow |
Height | 60cm |
Spread | 60cm |
Latin Name | Agrimonia eupatoria |
Hardiness | RHS rating H6 - Hardy - very cold winter |
Culinary | None |
Scented | Foliage |
Medicinal/Cosmetic | Infusion |
Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
Type of Garden | Wildlife |