Chamomile
- Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Height: 6-12 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Description: Roman Chamomile is a low-growing perennial herb known for its finely divided, aromatic leaves and small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers. It has a sweet, apple-like fragrance and is commonly used for its calming properties in teas and herbal remedies. It also serves as a beautiful ground cover or edging plant in gardens.
Planting Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil.
- Space plants 8-12 inches apart.
- Tolerates drought once established but benefits from regular watering.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring or Fall
Nativity to Texas: No
- German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Requirements: Moderate
Height: 12-24 inches
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Description:
German Chamomile is a delicate annual herb known for its small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers. It is often grown for its medicinal properties, as the dried flowers can be used to make soothing herbal teas that help with relaxation and digestion. Chamomile also attracts beneficial insects and pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Planting Tips:
- Plant in well-drained soil.
- Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors.
- Thin seedlings to 6-12 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring
Nativity to Texas: No
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