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Fragrant, yellow-green flowers, cone-shaped and densely packed, exuding a chamomile-pineapple aroma when crushed. Fern-like leaves are sweet-scented if disturbed. Very attractive to beneficial syrphids/hoverflies, an enemy of aphids. A self-seeding 12” annual; grows readily in disturbed areas, such as the edges of garden beds, sidewalks, and pathways. Harvest summer flowers. Raw flowers can be eaten fresh in salads. Steep fresh or dried flowers for a fragrant herbal tea. Dried flowers can also be used as an insect repellent.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Matricaria discoidea |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | Pollen may cause allergic reaction |
| Bloom Color | Green |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring |
| Foliage | Chartreuse (Yellow-Green), Herbaceous, Shiny/Glossy-Textured |
| Other Details | Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall |
| Seed Collecting | N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
