What it is
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is in the Asteraceae (Daisy) family. Tiny apple-scented daisies for the most soothing of teas. Self-sows for years once established.
How to grow it
It wants full sun, water it moderate, and give it average, well-drained soil. Target a soil pH around 5.6–7.5. Space plants about 6–8 in apart. Expect roughly 60–65. Cool-season annual.
How it's used
Chamomile is used: tea (dried flowers).
🔎 How to identify it
- Feathery foliage
- Small white daisy flowers
- Sweet apple scent
Edibility
PartsFlowers
UsesTea (dried flowers)
CautionAvoid if allergic to ragweed family.
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Part of the free Texas Roots plant database, compiled by Jordan Polasek from his greenhouse in El Campo, Texas. Free to read and share. If it helped, the best thanks is to grow something.