| Botanical name | Matricaria chamomilla |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Chamomile |
| Plant Care |  Evergreen Evergreen – Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. |
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| Origin | |
| Foliage | A branched, erect and smooth stem with long and narrow leaves are bipinnate or tripinnate. |
| Flower | Borne in paniculate flower heads or capitulum. White florets with a ligule and the disc florets are yellow. |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Planting Instructions | Easy to grow. Chamomile seeds need light to germinate, scatter the seeds and press firmly onto the soil but do not cover the seeds with soil. Seeds should germinate in 7 to 14 days. |
| Maintenance | Requires very little maintenance. |
| Soil Conditions | Well-drained soil. |
| Uses | Medicinal: Used to treat coughs and bronchitis, fevers, colds, inflammation, infection, wounds, and burns. Chamomile flowers are used in herbal teas and are a great source of essential oils. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Chamomile improves the growth and flavour of many plants. Farmers have long used chamomile as a companion plant to apple and other fruit trees. Vegetable companions include Cabbage, Onions, Beans, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Kale, Brussels sprouts, Cauliflower and Kohlrabi. In the herb garden, chamomile pairs well with mint and basil, and is said to improve their taste and scent. |
| Interesting Info | The national flower of Russia is the chamomile |
| Harvest | Harvest the flowers when they are near full bloom for best quality, snipping just the inflorescence from the stem. Flowers may be used fresh or dried. |
Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile)
- Botanical name: Matricaria chamomilla
- Common name(s): Chamomile
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
A branched, erect and smooth stem with long and narrow leaves are bipinnate or tripinnate. Borne in paniculate flower heads or capitulum. Flower heads consist of white ray florets with a ligule the disc florets are yellow. Easy to grow. Chamomile seeds need light to germinate, scatter the seeds and press firmly onto the soil but do not cover with soil. Seeds should germinate in 7 to 14 days.
Family: Asteraceae
Synonyms: Matricaria recutita
Botanical Pronunciation:
Matricaria chamomilla requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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