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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Eupatorium cannabinum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.
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Synonyms
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Bog Garden;
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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Alterative Antitumor Cholagogue Depurative Diaphoretic Diuretic Emetic Expectorant
Febrifuge Homeopathy Laxative Purgative Tonic
Hemp agrimony has been employed chiefly as a detoxifying herb for fevers, colds, flu and other viral conditions. It also stimulates the removal of waste products via the kidneys[254]. Due to its content of alkaloids, the plant should only be used under professional supervision[254]. The leaves and flowering tops are alterative, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, emetic, expectorant, febrifuge, purgative and tonic[4, 7, 9, 21, 46, 238]. The plant has a long history of use as a gentle laxative that does not provoke irritation[7], though excessive doses cause purging and vomiting[238]. A tea made from the dried leaves will give prompt relief if taken at the onset of influenza[4]. Recent research has shown that the plant might have anti-tumour activity, though the plant also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause damage or cancer to the liver[238]. The plant is harvested in the summer and dried for later use[7]. The roots are diaphoretic, laxative and tonic[7]. They are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238]. Recently the plant has been found of use as an immune system stimulant, helping to maintain resistance to acute viral and other infections[254]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the leaves[4]. It is used in the treatment of influenza and feverish chills[4] and also for disorders of the liver, spleen and gall bladder[9].
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Other Uses
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Cultivation details
An easily grown plant[233], it succeeds in ordinary garden soil in sun or part shade[200]. Prefers a rich moist soil[187]. Grows well in marshy soils[21]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c[187]. A very ornamental plant[1], it has a pleasant aromatic smell when cut[4]. Often found as a weed in British gardens, it can be allowed to naturalize in short grass in the wild garden[233]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. An excellent bee and butterfly plant[24, 108].
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Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. If you have sufficient seed it can be sown outdoors in situ. Division in spring or autumn[111]. Very easy, the clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions.
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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