(Matricaria recutita) These little daisy-like flowers are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa and have been used as a calming digestive tea for centuries. Cheery blooms sit atop low-growing (18”-24”) lacy foliage and will happily reseed if allowed to mature. Wonderful fragrance, both fresh and dried. Keep on cutting, and it will keep on blooming!
65-75 days. UO

Packet: 200 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant after your last frost.

Direct seed after your last frost.

Note: Will self-seed. Plant them where you'd like them to stay!

PLANTING DEPTH:

Surface sow as light aids germination.

SPACING:

6-8" in rows 15-18" apart.

EMERGENCE:

6-14 days @ soil temp 60-70F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Use fresh or dried for tea to bring calm and digestion.

Edible flowers are perfect sprinkling on cakes, salads, etc.

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