Common name: Roman chamomile
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Origin: Western Europe
Zone: 4-9
Height: .25 - .50 ft
Spread: .50 - 1 ft
Flower: white rays with yellow centres
Bloom: June - September
Foliage: fern-like
Exposure: full sun - part shade
Soil: average, medium well-drained soil - best in well-drained sandy soil, can tolerate some drought
Use: annual, ground cover, medicinal, lawn substitute
Notes:
- can spread vigorously
- dries well for floral arrangements
- many people have a mild allergy
- dry to use to teas, baking, bath bombs, essential oil, soaps etc