Roman Chamomile is an aromatic herb, as well as a perennial ground cover that will take light foot traffic. Try planting it along a pathway and enjoy the sweet apple-scented aroma with every step you take.

Roman Chamomile is a low-growing, spreading herb that has bright daisy-like flowers and delicate foliage. As a medicinal herb, Chamomile can be used for teas to aid digestion and act as a gentle sleep inducer. Its can also be very beneficial for treating minor burns such as sunburn, as its oils contain skin-regenerating flavonoids, and anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties that will help you renew and relax.  Used as a bath oil, Chamomile may also help with post pregnancy healing.

This perennial form produces less flowers than the annual varieties but comes back reliably each year. Plant in sun to part shade.

 

Characteristics: Roman Chamomile is a small herb that delivers a big aromatic punch. A German botanist, visiting Rome in the mid-sixteenth century, gave this aromatic herb the name Roman Chamomile. It is also sometimes referred to as English Chamomile, for its popularity as a filler for spaces between pavers or as a path cover. 

 

Light: Roman Chamomile enjoys full sun to partial shade.

 

Water: Water Roman Chamomile when it is dry to the touch, but avoid over-watering.

 

Soil: Roman Chamomile will thrive in good quality soil.

 

Use: Roman Chamomile is a wonderful aromatic herb with many uses. A perennial ground cover that will take light foot traffic, this low-growing spreading herb makes an effective herbal tea used to calm the nerves. Its bright, daisy-like flowers make wonderful additions to bouquets and potpourris, or can be kept on the plant to repel insects away from your garden. With so many uses, what's not to love?