Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
Full description
This perennial plant has alternate pinnate leaves with toothed leaflets and produces yellow flowers on a tall erect stem from June to August with rust coloured hooked fruits.
It is found in meadows, pastures and on banks and once established requires little management. Planted against a dark background, such as a hedge, sets off the tall yellow flower spikes. It is often found alongside paths and roads.
Agrimony is an important nectar source for butterflies, bees, and hoverflies, while its leaves provide protection for many insects. It is a food plant of the Grizzled Skipper butterfly.