Chamaemelum – Chamomile – <\/strong><\/p>\n

There are about 4 species of weak annual and perennials, in this genus. They occur from grassy pastures and wasteland in Europe and the Mediterranean. The leaves are finely divided, alternate, and pinnate then pinnatisect. The flowers are smallish, daisy like, with domed yellow centers and white petals. The leaves and flowers are suitable for drying, the leaves for use in potpourri, the flowers can also be used for herbal teas. The leaves may be harvested at anytime, the flowers should be picked when completely open and then dried. Where heavy foot traffic and wear will not be a problem, plant closely together to produce an ornamental lawn for a courtyard or patio. The dwarf, non flowering cultivar C. nobile \u2018Treneague\u2019 is best for that purpose. It is also suitable as edging at the front of a border or along a walk way, or at the edges of a pond or water garden.<\/p>\n

Grow in an open site in moist but well drained, preferably light, sandy soil in full sun. To produce a lawn or seat, plant 5-6″ apart, and water freely until establishes. Cut the plants back regularly to encourage dense, compact growth, occasionally rolling of lawns will help to maintain an even surface.<\/p>\n

\u00a0C. <\/strong>nobile – Anthemis nobilis – Lawn Chamomile – Roman Chamomile <\/strong>– This short lived, mat forming, hairy, aromatic perennial from Western Europe grows 12″ tall and 18″ wide. It produces stalkless, oblong, fresh green leaves, to 2″ long, divided into thread like segments. From late spring to early fall it bears daisy like flowers, to 1″ across, carried singly atop of long stalks. Grown for its medicinal flowers and for its foliage which release an apple like fragrance when crushed. May be invasive. Contact with foliage may aggravate skin allergies<\/p>\n

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