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Common Chamomile
HerbMatricaria recutita
- Shade
- Zones 2–8
- 60 days to maturity
- Herbs
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
Good yields of small, sweet-smelling, daisy-like flowers. Tea made from the flowers aids digestion and acts as a gentle sleep inducer. Harvest using the Chamomile Rake. Also known as German chamomile and Hungarian chamomile.Edible Flowers: The flowers can be used to garnish salads, desserts, and drinks. Flavor is slightly sweet and of chamomile.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost by scattering seeds on soil surface and pressing gently (do not cover). Or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost on soil surface under grow lights, transplant after hardening off.
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained loam, neutral to slightly acidic; tolerates poor soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, flies. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot in humid conditions, damping off in seedlings.