Matricaria chamomilla - Non-GMO - 86% germination rate for the current lot Chamomile is a delightful flower with a sweet, daisy-like smell that grows to 24". Annual - but freely self sows. It is likely that they will return year after year! The dried flowers/leaves make a delicious, fragrant, herbal tea that calms and soothes. Great for bedtime and relaxation! Also, a great addition to potpourri! Gaea’s Blessing is based in Illinois, USA. We are committed to promoting sustainable growing methods, to protecting the biodiversity of our planet, to doing our best to ensure the wellness of the environment, and above all, to ensuring our customers' satisfaction. As adopters of the Safe Seed Pledge, we do not consciously buy or sell seeds that have been genetically modified.

Chamomile has long been grown in kitchen herb gardens for use as an herbal tea. The flowers can be dried down and stored for use in the cold dormant seasons. All you need is some hot water and maybe a little honey, and you can make your own homegrown chamomile tea to sip on beside the fireplace, and plan for your herb garden next spring!

Common German Chamomile produces tiny, daisy-like, apple-scented flowers that may be harvested 55 to 65 days after sowing. Used for a relaxing and soothing, fine flavored tea. Both the leaves and flowers can be used.. Annual.

German chamomile, the variety preferred for making tea, originates in southern and eastern Europe; it has a distinctive apple/pineapple like scent. Ancient authorities such as Hippocrates and Galen wrote of the medical benefits of chamomile, and it remains a popular and effective herbal remedy in modern times. As a tea or infusion, chamomile gives a feeling of relaxation and calmness. It also is great for skin. The dried flowers and leaves also make a sweet scented addition to sachets or potpourri.