Saint John’s Chamomile

Name: Saint John's Chamomile - Kahikatea Farm Certified Organic Nursery and Permaculture Farm
Price: 9.50 NZD
Availability: InStock

Anthemis Sancti Johannis syn. Cota tinctoria var. sancti-johannis

$9.50

Anthemis is a genus of aromatic flowering plants closely related to true chamomiles, indigenous to the Mediterranean region and southwest Asia east to Iran. Also known as Golden or Orange Marguerite, this pretty plant is a short-lived evergreen perennial native to the mountains of Bulgaria, where it is now somewhat endangered. It forms mounds of very attractive aromatic, fern-like leaves from which multiple flower stalks arise in late spring. These are followed by masses of flat, cheery, golden orange flowers, which last long through summer, much to the pleasure of the butterflies and bees. Frost hardy, and very drought-hardy once established. Height and spread minimum 40cm x 40cm.

9cm pot.

Cultivation

Thrives in sunny spots in dry, gravelly or rocky soils. Dislikes humidity, especially in winter. If you are prone to winter wet, make sure you dig plenty of grit into your soil prior to planting. Plants require little maintenance once established however, apart from deadheading spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Uses

Saint John’s Chamomile is great for garden borders, containers, gravel gardens, rockeries and xeriscaping. The flowers are fragrant and good for cutting. The petals are edible and can be used in salads, to garnish cakes etc, and the dried flowers are good in pot-pourri, and as a dye. Anthemis species generally are used widely in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.

Medicinal Uses

Anthemis species are used in traditional Turkish folk medicine in the form of extracts, tinctures, ointments, and tisanes, to support relaxation, digestion, and mild inflammation, and more specifically to treat gastrointestinal disorders, hemorrhoids, stomach pain, Helicobacter pylori, and inflammatory diseases. Modern studies have shown that flowers of these species contain several biologically active compounds that contribute to antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

History / Folklore / Further Info

Shipping Advice

N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.

Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.

Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.

Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.

Medical disclaimer

Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.

We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.

Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.

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