Garden herbs

Herb: Chamomile (Lawn) (Chamaemelum Nobile)

Background: Popular since early Egyptian times. A herb used historically in Arabia for its essential oils.

Garden herb type: Perennial.

Growing this herb: Grow from seed. Start in seed boxes and plant the seedlings out 4 inches apart. When they start to grow cut them back to 15cm to encourage growth. As a lawn chamomile seldom needs cutting and is beautifully fragrant.

Soil condition and garden position: Plant in fertile, well-drained, light soil 45cm apart for ordinary plants and 15cm apart if you are making a lawn. Needs watering well in dry periods.

Appearance: Delicate, low growing, ferny leaved plant.

Uses: Used for many years to make scented lawns. The essential oils will revive cut flowers.

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