German chamomile is an annual plant, however, it self-seeds so readily, you might think it's a perennial. This chamomile is the annual herb used for making tea. German chamomile is a delicate looking plant that is surprisingly tough.
German Chamomile Care
Matricaria recutita
What is the plant
German chamomile is the best-known and most common form of the plant. Both the flowers and the leaves of the German chamomile plant are used for making tea. Harvest the chamomile flowers when they are fully open. They can be used fresh or dried and stored for later use. If you find the leaves make your tea a bit too bitter, leave them out and just harvest the flowers. Chamomile isn't great as a bedding plant. It tends to be too floppy and insignificant when paired with more formal and imposing plants. It can be used for underplanting in the herb or vegetable garden and is a good candidate for pots, where it’s easily accessible.
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Lighting
Full Sun
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Chamomile does not require a great deal of water. It's best to allow your plants to dry out somewhat between moderate waterings.
Fertilizer
Chamomile does not need fertilizer; in fact, it is actually considered to be an invasive weed in some locations because it grows so quickly without any particular need for feeding.
Sunlight
German chamomile will grow in either full sun or partial shade. The plants flower best in full sun, but in hot climates, partial shade is a better choice. German chamomile tends to be a low growing, creeping plant that reaches a height of eight to 24 inches.
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Soil
Chamomile will flower best if grown in full sun and not too rich, organic soil. It will survive in poorer soils, but the stems will be that much floppier. Chamomile is not particular about soil pH, preferring a neutral range of between 5.6 and 7.5.
Temperature
Chamomile is capable of thriving in any summer weather under 100°F. Because it is drought tolerant, it does not require special humidity considerations.
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