Plant Details

Chamaemelum nobile

Chamomile

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General Information

Scientific name: Chamaemelum nobile
Also known as: Chamomile

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.20 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Dye, Companion plant, Essential oil, Fungicide, Repellent

Description

Young shoots of this plant are often used as a flavoring agent, for example in beer. The flowers, both fresh and dried, are used to make herbal tea. The tea has a strong aroma and a bitter taste.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06
End of Harvest: 15/09