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| Botanical Name |
Chamaemelum nobile |
| Seeds Per Pack |
25 |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
8 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness |
USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger |
Pollen may cause allergic reaction |
| Bloom Color |
White/Near White |
| Bloom Time |
Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, This plant is resistant to deer |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
60-70 |
| Propagation Methods |
By dividing the rootball, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Roman Chamomile is an aromatic, perennial groundcover that is native to Europe. The small white daisy flowers are used in teas, potpourris, hair rinses, and more!
