Downy Agrimony
Agrimonia pubescens
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Downy agrimony is a modest native perennial with small yellow flowers arranged in slender spikes from summer through early fall. This compact plant forms neat clumps with compound leaves and maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Downy 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.
- Informal wildflower appearance may seem weedy
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
- Small flowers and loose growth habit lack formal garden appeal
Wildlife value
The small yellow flowers attract native bees and beneficial beetles during its long blooming period from July through September.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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