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Chamomile
About This Plant...
Family:
Compositae
Genus and species:
Chamaemelum nobile
Plant type:
perennial
Height and width:
9 inches high; spreads readily
Location and soil:
sun or partial shade; dry, sandy soil
Uses:
flower heads in tea, cosmetics, potpourri, and sachet
Propagation methods:
seeds, division, and cuttings
Indoor Sowing...
Time needed to reach transplant size:
4-8 weeks
When to transplant to garden:
after last spring frost
Outdoor Sowing...
When to sow outdoors:
after last spring frost
Other Sowing Guidelines...
Approx. germination time:
10 days
Germination temp.:
70 degrees F.
Days to maturity:
Transplanting Guidelines...
Spacing between plants:
6 inches
Spacing between rows:
6 inches
Growing On...
Pests:
Diseases:
Harvest:
pick flowers in the early morning for best flavor; spread blossoms on paper towels in an airy place to dry them until papery
Growing tips:
makes a nice ground cover; self-sows readily
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