Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Roman Chamomile Seeds
Roman Chamomile Seeds
Our own farm-grown Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 70-100 seeds)
Common Names
Roman Chamomile
Botanical Name
Chamaemelum nobile
Plant Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Native Range
Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Habit
Incredibly aromatic foliage forms a dense low growing mat with can be used as an alternative lawn or out door ‘bed’. In summer the plants grow to about 8" in bloom with a sea of white-petaled daisy-like flowers.
Sun/Soil
Prefers a spot that is dry with full sun. Will grow in regular garden soil, and deficient soil. Best to grow it full sun and dry conditions for more medicinally potent plants.
Germination/Sowing
The seeds germinate easily and can be direct sown in spring or fall. They may also be started in flats and transplanted out.
Growing/Care
The plants can be mowed or cut back after flowering.
Harvesting
The aerial parts are harvested when the plants are in bloom. The plants can be cut back to the ground and will re-grow.
Culinary Uses
None known.
Medicinal Uses
The scent of Roman chamomile is heavenly and healing in and of itself! Used externally for aches and pains, also a wonderful facial steam. Contains chamazulene, a brilliant blue-violet compound known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Themes
Drought tolerant, Apothecary Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Deer Resistant, Attracts Pollinators.