Eupatorium cannabinum (hemp-agrimony)

Eupatorium cannabinum leaves

Leaf type: Pinnate with lanceolate leaflets
Leaf margin: Serrated, crenate
Phyllotaxis: Opposite
Colour: Green, stem and leaf margins sometimes red
Life cycle: Perennial herbaceous plant

Leaf (upper side)

hemp agrimony leaves
Young leaves in spring. The leaves of water mint (Mentha aquatica) can be seen at the bottom left.

leaves Eupatorium cannabinum

Habitus & biology

The pinnate leaves of Eupatorium cannabinum can consist of three to five lanceolate leaflets. The edge of young leaves in spring can be colored red. The perennial herbaceous plant reaches heights of one meter and more.

habitus Eupatorium cannabinum

Distribution & habitates

Its distribution area is in Europe, West Asia and North Africa (source).

Eupatorium cannabinum prefers locations with moist to wet soil and grows on banks, in ditches and meadows, and is also used as a garden perennial.

Eupatorium cannabinum pond
Eupatorium cannabinum on the bank of a park pond.

Botany

Hemp-agrimony or holy rope (Eupatorium cannabinum) is a member of the daisy family (Asteraceae).

hemp agrimony Eupatorium cannabinum