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Asteraceae
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Patience and calm.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Matricaria
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- annual herb
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy soil
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-8
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- Ancient Egyptians dedicated chamomile to their sun god Ra and used it in embalming oils for mummification.
- Chamomile tea is one of the most widely consumed herbal teas in the world, with over one million cups drunk daily.
- The name comes from the Greek 'khamaimelon' meaning 'earth apple' because of the apple-like scent of the flowers.
- Chamomile is known as the 'plant doctor' in companion gardening because sickly plants placed near it often improve.
- In Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, Peter's mother gives him chamomile tea after his misadventure in Mr. McGregor's garden.
Color meanings
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relaxation
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humility