Pineapple weed, or disc mayweed, is an annual but re-seeds readily. It grows to 6 to 8 inches tall and develops yellow mounded looking flowers. They do not develop flower petals, only the yellow head. They are a cousin to the Roman and German chamomile flowers and can be used for tea as chamomile is. They prefer to grow in dry areas: gravel, cracks of sidewalks, edges of driveways, or roadway sides. Would grow well in a rock garden where it doesn’t get much water. Spew the seeds where you want them to grow and they’ll do the rest. Mark it so you know what you planted. The leaves and flower tops are used in teas. They do have a pineapple scent and the yellow flowers do have a light pineapple taste. 50 seeds per pkg.
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Matricaria discoidea (Pineapple Weed) wildflower seed pack, Annual
Matricaria discoidea (Pineapple Weed) is a lovely small-flowered annual that grows in disturbed places like driveways and parking lots. It has very attractive foliage and also has an aroma that most enjoy. It will usually reseed when happy. Zone n/a. Annual. Appx 50 seeds per packet. Buy more than one pack of seeds in one transaction and we will gladly combine shipping!
Pineapple weed – 100 seeds, organically grown in MN, non GMO.
Matricaria = may-tri-care-ee-a from Latin matrix (mother) and Caria (dear) referring to its medicinal use for the female area and colic. Identification: This plant is often mistaken for chamomile. In fact it is a close sister plant to chamomile (M. chamomile). Chamomile is quite rare on the east side of the Rocky Mountains (where pineapple weed is quite common). Pineapple weed is an annual 10 – 40 cm tall with a non-rayed composite flower head. Chamomile can be distinguished from this plant by its white rays. Pineapple looks more like commercial chamomile in a package when all of its white rays have dried up and fallen off. It actually does have a pineapple scent. Its leaves are pinnate. Preparation & Uses: Pineapple weed is tasty as finger food or in salads.As with chamomile pineapple weed is very good as a tea. In fact I prefer it because it is sweeter. The Blackfoot Indians called it mat-o-at-sin using the dried plant as a perfume. They often put it in buckskin bags for this very purpose. It was also used as an insect repellent. As a treatment for diarrhea the whole plant was decocted. It is similar to chamomile in many of its medicinal qualities but much milder. It is used for stomachaches, flatulence, as a mild relaxant and for colds and menstrual problems. Externally it can be used for itching and sores. *Cultivation: The preference is full sun, mesic conditions, and gravelly or compacted soil. Competition from taller plants is not tolerated for very long. This plant spreads by reseeding itself. Reference: Natural Healing. * Please Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Your order will be shipped in 1-2business days. *We ship with USPS First Class Envelope. *Delivery might take between 5-10 business days.