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Beaked Agrimony

Agrimonia rostellata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Beaked Agrimony (Agrimonia rostellata)
Photo: Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester, PA. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Toxicity unknown

Beaked Agrimony (Agrimonia rostellata) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Beaked Agrimony as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 23 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Beaked agrimony is a native perennial wildflower that produces tall spikes of small yellow flowers from June through August. This modest plant grows in clumps with compound leaves and has a somewhat informal appearance that works well in naturalized settings.

In an HOA neighborhood

Beaked Agrimony takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Looks too wild and weedy for formal landscapes
  • Hooked seed burrs create maintenance issues
  • May self-seed aggressively

Wildlife value

The small yellow flowers attract native bees and beetles during the summer months. The seeds also provide food for small birds and wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Beaked Agrimony need?
Beaked Agrimony grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Beaked Agrimony bloom?
Beaked Agrimony blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Beaked Agrimony native?
Beaked Agrimony (Agrimonia rostellata) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 23 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Beaked Agrimony toxic to livestock?
The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Beaked Agrimony as toxic to livestock.
What pollinators does Beaked Agrimony attract?
Beaked Agrimony draws bees and beetles.
Is Beaked Agrimony HOA-friendly?
Beaked Agrimony takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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