Clouds of Airy Fragrance, Dotted with Tiny White Daisies!
German Chamomile
Harvest the flowers fresh or freeze for long-term use!
Just the right size for the front of the annual bed or container!
German Chamomile is a must-have herb if you enjoy drinking hot or cold teas. The flowers are a staple ingredient in herbal tea concoctions, where they have a soothing, calming effect. They are also used in shampoos and hair rinses to lighten blond hair.
Up to 24 inches tall and 15 inches wide, German Chamomile has many thin branches of finely divided green leaves. Small ¾-inch white and yellow daisy-like flowers appear from early through midsummer.
Sow seeds in fall or spring in well-drained, neutral to sightly acid soil. Harvest flowers when first fully opened, and use fresh or freeze. Pkt is 100 seeds.
| Genus | Matricaria |
| Species | recutita |
| Bloom Season | Early Summer - Mid Summer |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
| Plant Height | 18 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Bloom First Year, Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Flower, Fragrance, Herbs, Long Bloomers |
| Bloom Color | White, Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Containers, Cuisine, Outdoor |
