Agrimony - Agrimonia eupatoria
15 Seeds
Sow Spring or Autumn.
Hardy Perennial.
Height 22cm (9ins).
Prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position.
The seed can be tricky to germinate, but once established the plant is tenacious.
For best results, stratify seeds for 4-8 weeks by mixing seeds with small amount of moistened vermiculite in a small plastic bag and placing into refrigerator. Check regularly, adding water if needed to maintain moisture. If seeds begin to germinate, transplant immediately.
After this, seeds can be sown in flats or small containers. Cover seeds with a thin layer of soil, approximately 1/4" or twice the thickness of the seed. Keep moist until seeds begin to germinate, and gradually introduce starts to outdoor conditions by placing outside during days and finally overnight once spring temperatures begin to increase in late spring. Transplant outdoors once seedlings have reached a height of approximately 4".
Agrimony
From the Family Rosaceae.
In ancient times, it was used for foot baths and tired feet. Agrimony has a long history of medicinal use. The English poet Michael Drayton once hailed it as an "all-heal" and through the ages it was considered a panacea. The ancient Greeks used agrimony to treat eye ailments, and it was made into brews for diarrhoea and disorders of the gallbladder, liver, and kidneys. The Anglo-Saxons boiled agrimony in milk and used it to improve erectile performance. They also made a solution from the leaves and seeds for healing wounds; this use continued through the Middle Ages and afterward, in a preparation called eau d'arquebusade, or "musket-shot water". It has also been added to tea as a spring tonic.