Chamomile - Matricaria recutita (German)
400 Seeds
Sow March - May.
Hardy annual.
Height 50cm (20in), spread 25cm (10in).
Prefers a light, dry well-drained soil in a sunny position.
Sow in mild spring weather. Broadcast or sow in shallow drills, covering with fine soil. Thin when large enough to handle.
This plant has flowers that are similar to daises but smaller. The solid, solitary central disk is deep yellow and the rays are silver white to cream. The flowers appear at the end of downy stems, often in pairs. The apple scented leaves are alternate and divided into threadlike segments covered with feathery fuzz. The tiny seed is beige and narrow. Used to make a tea to aid insomnia, to relieve stomach disorders, as a mild sedative or use as a skin wash and a shampoo for blonde hair. Chamomile is packed full of healthy benefits and vitamins. Grow near onions, cabbages and wheat as it is said to repel flying insects and increase crop. Grow near any failing plant to revive it.