Matricaria chamomilla
True chamomile
Common names: Field chamomile, Chamomile
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Description
The true chamomile is identified by its hollow flower base and distinctive sweet scent—making it the classic herb for a soothing tea. As an annual self‑sowing plant, it returns year after year to your garden on its own.
Care instructions
Sow in March as a light‑scattered seed directly into the bed, pressing the seeds lightly without covering them with soil. It thrives best in sunny, somewhat sparse locations and requires little water. Harvest the flower heads on a dry morning when the white ray florets stand horizontally.
Companion planting
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