Matricaria recutita growing herbaceous of the genus Matricaria also known as German chamomile, Matricaria recutita annual plant also used as ornamental fragrant plant and also used as medical plant, grow in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10.
Leaves edible the shape narrow 0.2mm wide 1-2 cm long that grow in pinnate structure, the stem is also can be used for beverage.
Matricaria recutita flower
Flower edible the color white the inner part is yellow.
Matricaria recutita for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Matricaria recutita growing and care:
Heavy soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Can be invasive
Planting season:
Spring, autumn in hardiness 10b
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All season
How to prune:
Dead flower head
Size of the plant?
10-50 cm, 4-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer /rarely in the autumn
General information about the flower:
Flower edible the color white the inner part is yellow
Pollination is done by:
Bees and attract pollinators
Uses of Matricaria recutita flowers:
Beverage
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
How to harvest the leaves?
After the plant established, can be cut with the stems
Information about leaves:
Narrow leaf 0.2mm wide 1-2 cm long that grow in pinnate structure
Uses of Matricaria recutita leaves:
Beverage, medical
Scientific name:
Matricaria recutita
