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Chamomile - German
Matricaria Recutita
12 - 18" (30 - 46 cm)
12 - 24" (30 - 61 cm)
10-12
Annual
Sun To Partial Shade
Allow Soil To Dry Between Watering
Light, Sandy Soil With Excellent Drainage
German Chamomile is a delicate and aromatic herb renowned for its calming properties and diverse medicinal uses. Native to Europe and Western Asia, this annual herb features feathery, fern-like leaves and petite, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers.
Its flowers contain essential oils rich in compounds like chamazulene and bisabolol, renowned for their potential to ease tension, promote relaxation, and alleviate mild symptoms of stress or anxiety.
As a popular herbal remedy, it is often brewed into teas or used in infusions for its calming benefits, however, it is also often utilized in cosmetics and skincare products for its gentle properties, making it a popular ingredient in natural remedies, lotions, and soothing skin preparations.