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Roman Chamomile Organic
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Roman Chamomile Organic

Chamaemelum nobile
Fragrant apple-scented Roman chamomile is a lovely bright green feathery plant with tiny daisy flowers. Chamomile derives from the Greek name 'kamai melon' or ground apple. Historically used as a strewing herb, as lawns and fragrant seats, today it is most often cultivated for medicinal use in herb gardens or found sprouting between stepping stones along the garden path.
SKU #S1653OG
$4.00
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
385
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
3-10" h x 6-12" w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
White with yellow centers
Features
Scented Leaves
Notable
Certified Organic Seed Available
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Barely cover 1/16"
Sprout Time:
10-14 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors (recommended) 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at about 70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Roman chamomile is a traditional herb garden staple that can withstand light foot traffic, making it an ideal choice for planting between stepping stones or along paths. If you're using it as a lawn substitute in small areas, mow spent flowers regularly to encourage dense growth. This herb thrives in fertile, freely-draining soil, so avoid clay soils or dry stony areas when planting.
Final Spacing:
8-12"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly, but do not overwater—about 1" per week.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Mix in a couple of inches of compost prior to planting and topdress annually in the spring thereafter, particularly if soil is especially poor.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest flowers and leaves any time the plant is in full bloom.