Agrimonia parviflora, commonly known as Swamp Agrimony, is a native perennial herb found in prairies, woodlands, and along roadsides throughout Illinois. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to light shade.
This plant features slender, erect stems and small, yellow flowers arranged in spikes that bloom from mid to late summer. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, especially bees, and are followed by small, spiny fruits that can stick to animal fur or clothing, aiding in seed dispersal. The leaves are finely serrated and arranged alternately along the stem.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Agrimonia parviflora is an excellent addition to prairies, meadows, or naturalized landscapes, offering ecological benefits by attracting pollinators and providing seasonal interest with its unique flower spikes and distinctive fruiting behavior.
Agrimonia parviflora, commonly known as Swamp Agrimony, is a native perennial herb found in prairies, woodlands, and along roadsides throughout Illinois. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to light shade.
This plant features slender, erect stems and small, yellow flowers arranged in spikes that bloom from mid to late summer. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, especially bees, and are followed by small, spiny fruits that can stick to animal fur or clothing, aiding in seed dispersal. The leaves are finely serrated and arranged alternately along the stem.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Agrimonia parviflora is an excellent addition to prairies, meadows, or naturalized landscapes, offering ecological benefits by attracting pollinators and providing seasonal interest with its unique flower spikes and distinctive fruiting behavior.
Bloom: mid- to late summer
Habitats: gravelly seeps; openings in floodplain woodlands; riverbottom prairies and prairie swales; roadside ditches; soggy thickets; swamps
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): forb (2.5 to 5 feet)
Requirements: full sun to light shade
Soil: gravelly; loamy; sandy; silty
