Asteraceae · Matricaria recutita
This variety was first cultivated in Germany.
Also known as: True Chamomile
Cost per seed: $0.00
Plant produces small daisy-like flowers that have white petals and yellow centres. Very aromatic. A tea is made from its dried flowers. Has various medicinal uses. Good as a ground cover and around pathways. Can be grown in containers.
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Deadhead German chamomile flowers regularly during the growing season. Using sharp secateurs or snips cut fading or dead flowers off just above a set of leaves. Removing old flowers regularly will encourage plants to produce more flowers.
Common Problems: Aphids, Powdery mildew, Thrips
Flowers are ready to harvest when they are fully open. Harvest flowers by pinching the stem just below the flower head to remove the flower with no stem attached. Flowers can be used fresh or dried. To dry flowers, spread them in a single layer on a wire rack or paper towels and leave them in a dry, warm area out of direct sunlight for one to two weeks.
Store dried flowers in a sealed glass jar for up to six months.
Self-seeding.
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