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Matricaria recutita, (German Chamomile) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Native to: Europe and Western Asia

Native

Introduced

Matricaria recutitaMatricaria recutita

German Camomile, German Chamomile, Mayweed, Scented Mayweed

In Stock: 2.9 lb (Total:2.9lb)

Matricaria recutita

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2.9 lb

Details

Germination:

60%

Germination test:

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Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

4,494,600

Quantity:

2.9 lb

Collected in:

Poland

Crop year:

2024

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Item ID:

1836077

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Native to: Europe and Western Asia

Native

Introduced

Discover the allure of Matricaria recutita, commonly known as German Chamomile, a versatile annual herb hailing from Europe and Western Asia. This charming plant thrives in USDA Zones 5-8, reaching heights of up to 24 inches. With its daisy-like blooms, featuring delicate white rays surrounding a vibrant yellow center, German Chamomile infuses gardens with visual beauty and a sweet fragrance from June to August.

Ideal for sunny locations, this herb is low-maintenance, flourishing in well-drained, average to sandy soils. Despite its preference for regular moisture, it can tolerate light shade and poorer soil conditions. Direct sow seeds before the last spring frost, or start indoors for earlier blooms, and watch these plants self-seed to return yearly.

Renowned for its soothing properties, German Chamomile is a staple in herbal teas, known to calm nerves, relieve stress, and aid digestion. Beyond its calming infusion, this plant serves a myriad of uses: from culinary enhancements to cosmetic, medicinal, and aromatic applications. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.

Easy to grow, this annual herb not only embellishes your herbal or ornamental garden beds with its aromatic, bitter yet exquisite foliage but is also devoid of significant pest issues, repelling deer naturally. Experience the myriad benefits and the timeless charm of German Chamomile in your garden today.