Chamomile - Bodegold (Matricaria recutita)
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(Matricaria recutita.) MEDICINAL. Annual, self-seeding. Highest oil content variety. Flowers are used to make calming tea with sweet apple-like flavor and fragrance. Sow seeds on soil surface and press in lightly. Full sun. Easy to grow.
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Family: Asteraceae
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Species: Metricaria recutita/Chamaemelum nobilis
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Difficulty: easy
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Sun: full sun
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Sowing Method: direct seed
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Planting: spring or fall
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Frost Tolerance: frost sensitive
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Tags:medicinal, tea