Chamomile - German
Matricaria recutita
Delightful apple scented flowers have a long history of herbal and culinary use across multiple cultures. Flowers can be used to make a soothing tea / tisane, for aromatherapy, used in skincare and hair care products, and more*. Sweeter than Roman Chamomile. Annual.
German Chamomile may bloom in multiple flushes during the season, for multiple harvests.
1-2’T x 1’W.
Plant nerd: The word chamomile comes from the Greek χαμαίμηλον (chamaimēlon) meaning "earth-apple", which is derived from χαμαί (chamai) meaning "on the ground" and μήλον (mēlon) meaning "apple". The flowers really do have a sweet apple scent!
*Herbs, while natural, can have interactions with certain medications.
| Sun | |
| No | |
| Mild | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |