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CHAMOMILE, ROMAN
Chamaemelum nobile Perennial Height: 2"-4" Light: Sun to Part Shade Soil: Moist Well Drained Soil Color: White Symbolism: Patience |
Category: Perennial Culinary Teas |
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Spreads by creeping stems, growing 2 to 4 inches high. Leaves are lacy and finely divided, on stems capped with small, white daisy like flowers. The whole plant is "Apple Scented". Useful between stepping stones, giving off a fragrance with every step. Dried flowers are used to make a favorite herbal tea that is used as a mild sedative or for feverish colds. Often used in potpourri. The flowers are the only edible part of Chamomile. When flowers are in full bloom, shear off the | |