Agrimonia striata
Woodland Agrimony
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Description:
Individual spikes house whorls of small yellow 5-petaled flowers that tower over the foliage. Leaves consist of several large and small leaflets, which grow in abundance and offer interest and texture. Woodland Agrimony prefers moist, humus-rich neutral or slightly acidic soil. It can tolerate both sun and shade, although its preference is partial shade. It grows naturally in woodland edges, meadows and fields. Pair with Wingstem (Verbesina alternifolia) and New York Ironweed (Vernonia versiculata).
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Roadside Agrimony
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Low to None
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Partial Shade
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist, Wet
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 2 - 6 ft
Spread: 2 - 4 ft
Growth Rate: Medium