How to grow camomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Annual scented herb of the daisy family – Compositae – till 60 cm tall. Erect glabrous stems. Divided leaves, toothed- lobed. Head flowers till 2,5 cm wide; White ligules, hanging as they grow up. Yellow florets, pentalobulated in a conical receptacle. Flowers appear from spring to summer. | |
Water it sparingly but frequently. | |
For parterres, decorations and specially for its medicinal properties. | |
Sun | |
From seeds in spring. | |
Garden compost. | |
Medicinal plant. |
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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.