Flowers Spring Plants Chamomile

Chamomile tea is an herbal infusion made from dried chamomile flowers and hot water.

Flowers spring plants chamomile. The first time i was introduced to chamomile flowers i was floored. Chamaemelum nobile roman chamomile is an aromatic herb as well as a perennial ground cover that will take light foot traffictry planting it along a pathway and enjoy the sweet apple scented aroma with every step you take. I walked into the raised garden beds of a property where i would be working and was delighted by the array of ground cover flowers prolifically growing vegetables and leafy herbsout of the two dozen or so plants that were growing one stood above all of the others. The ancient egyptians used chamomile because of its extensive healing properties.

My chamomile plants sit in my backyard herb and flower garden nestled next to my patio where i have my swing and rocking chairs. Place in a heated propagator to germinate. Named cultivars do not come true from seed so buy ready grown plants for planting in spring. Plant chamomile in the spring from either seeds or plants.

Roman chamomile can be started from seed. Two types of chamomile used are german chamomile matricaria recutita and roman chamomile chamaemelum nobile. German chamomile tends to reseed readily if the flowers are allowed to remain on the plant. Sow seeds in late spring onto the surface of pots and cover with a thin layer of vermiculite.

How to grow chamomile herb. As stated both kinds of chamomile grow in similar conditions so from here on down we will refer to them as just chamomile. Roman chamomile will form a groundcover. The fresh chamomile plant is strongly and agreeably aromatic with a scent of apples.

Next place your fore finger and middle finger under the head of the camomile flowerbetween the flower head and your other pinched fingers. Roman chamomile more sun leads to faster growth but as this plant grows rapidly by nature this may not be an issue. How to harvest chamomile flowers the first step in harvesting camomile is to gently pinch the stem of the plant just below the flower head with your left or non dominant hand. Facts about genus chamomile flowers.

When seedlings are large enough to handle prick out into individual pots. Chamomile may be used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages mouthwash soaps or cosmetics. You can grow chamomile in usda plant hardiness zones 3 to 9. I love growing chamomile.

Chamomile is the national flower of russia. Check with your local cooperative extension service for pest controls recommended for your area. Chamomile flowers bloom during the months of june and july.