Hemp Agrimony Plant Care
Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. cannabinum
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Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
40–70%
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How do you care for Hemp Agrimony?
Water Hemp Agrimony every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season.
What Is the Hemp Agrimony?
Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. cannabinum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Eupatorium genus. Hemp Agrimony is also known as Common Agrimony, Water Agrimony, Holy Wort.
Hemp Agrimony displays an upright, bushy perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Hemp Agrimony produces clusters of small, fluffy white or pink flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hemp Agrimony?
Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. cannabinum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hemp Agrimony Need?
Hemp Agrimony thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hemp Agrimony Prefer?
Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. cannabinum grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Hemp Agrimony prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hemp Agrimony?
Moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hemp Agrimony to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hemp Agrimony?
Feed Hemp Agrimony every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hemp Agrimony?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hemp Agrimony?
Hemp Agrimony can be propagated through seeds, division of rootball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to white thoroughwort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hemp Agrimony Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hemp Agrimony, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hemp Agrimony?
Hemp Agrimony is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hemp Agrimony Need?
Hemp Agrimony grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. In cooler regions, grow Hemp Agrimony as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Hemp Agrimony is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Eupatorium genus — compare its care with other Eupatorium species on PlantoScan.
Eupatorium is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Hemp Agrimony thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Eupatorium Species
Other Eupatorium species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Eupatorium cannabinum subsp. cannabinum, family Asteraceae — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hemp Agrimony, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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