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German Chamomile Seeds
"Makes a relaxing tea"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65 Days
Plant Height: 24 in. - 30 in.
Summary
German chamomile is an erect annual with small, white daisy-like flowers. Plants are 24 to 30 inches tall with numerous thin branches of finely divided green leaves. Flowers have a faintly fruity, sweet fragrance and flavor. Flowers are used in the brewing of tea and making of hair rinses and perfumes. German chamomile possesses a number of medicinal qualities. It is used to treat stomach problems, anxiety, and insomnia.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Plant Type: Bush
- Features: Heirloom, Culinary, Medicinal, Outdoor, Indoor
- Plant Height: 24-30 inches
- Days to Maturity: 65 Days
- Plant Spacing: 6 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Cold Stratification: No