Herb Plant, Chamomile German (Matricaria recutia)

Height:  16 to 24 inches Spread:  12 to 18 inches Full sun Annual Herb Uses:  Culinary and Medicinal (research all plants before use). The plant has sweet smelling daisy-like flowers. The German chamomile variety reseeds itself and produces more flowers than the Roman chamomile.  It is commonly used in drinks.  It can also be added to your bath to help reduce skin irritations and used in shampoo to make your hair softer. Plants are grown in 2.5” pots. All vegetable and herb plants are grown using organic methods.  All products will be available, while supplies last, beginning opening day (4th Tuesday of April) at Rooted For Good Kirkland (formerly Walnut Grove Vocational Farm) located at 33600 Pearl St. Kirkland, IL 60146.  Greenhouse closes the last Saturday in June. Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Co.