Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Herb
- Germination Time 10-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 30-45 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, average to fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers 90-120 days after sowing; ongoing through summer and fall
- Suitable For Garden beds, sunny borders, herb containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering; divide every 3-4 years
Description
Mexican Arnica is a perennial herb suitable for garden beds, sunny borders, and herb containers. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep, with 30-45 cm plant spacing in full sun and well-drained, average to fertile soil. Water moderately and let the topsoil dry between waterings; keep temperatures around 15-25°C. Germination takes 10-21 days. The plant blooms flowers 90-120 days after sowing and continues through summer and fall. Deadhead spent blooms and divide every 3-4 years to encourage ongoing flowering.