Eupatorium cannabinum. Hemp-agrimony. Cnáib Uisce.

Description

Eupatorium cannabinum, Hemp-agrimony. Cnáib Uisce.

Common name:
Hemp agrimony. Cnáib Uisce.

General:
Eupatorium cannabinum, Hemp-agrimony. Our current seed population originates from Co Down. Irish Grid reference: J533463.
This perennial plant is hardy with late flowering from August to October. It grows to a height of 150cms when mature and is night scented, great for late pollinators.

Benefits:
Generally this is a great plant for bumblebees and butterflies alike, especially at the end of the summer. Clusters of pink flowers arranged into several heads, not unlike yarrow in form. It’s night scented so it’s also good for moths and other night pollinators.

Habitat:
Found in most habitats around Ireland. Just as happy in damp or dry, shade or light and can cope well with rough ground.

Sowing guidelines:
Sow early autumn shallowly into seed trays. Germination can take 6 – 10 weeks and you may have to break germination by placing tray outside for 2 weeks or so. Once up and large enough, prick out gently into modules. In spring plant them into place and you should get flowers this year August on.

Cultural history:
A traditional European medicine plant as an anti-inflammatory agent for respiratory tract diseases.

Avg contents: 100 seeds.