This ancient European herb remains a popular and useful plant in gardens today. The single-flowered Roman Chamomile has been considered the most potent medicinal form since the 13th century. It was grown in American gardens by the 1600's and Thomas Jefferson listed Chamomile as a kitchen garden herb in 1794. Low-growing plants produce single, white, daisy-like flowers and fragrant, lacy foliage. Jefferson-documented: This plant was documented by Thomas Jefferson in his Garden Book, Notes on the State of Virginia, or other writings.
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost at 70 degrees F, transplant to 3" pots once they have several true leaves, then harden off and transplant outdoors to well-drained soil at or before the last frost. Approximately 200 seeds per packet.
Details
Genus | Chamaemelum |
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Species | nobile |
USDA Zones | 5 - 9 |
Exposure | Full Sun | Planting Method | Transplant | Planting Depth | Surface Sow |
Days to Emerge | 10 - 14 |
Plant Spacing | 18 - 24" apart; rows 24" |
Habit | 6" H; 12" W |
Jefferson documented |