Chocolate Mint

Chamaemelum nobile

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Description
Roman chamomile is the perennial counterpart to the more common German chamomile, which is an annual. In comparison, Roman chamomile is more of a low growing groundcover with slightly less flowering. You can make a calming herbal tea from the flowers just like with German chamomile, but the flowers of Roman chamomile have a distinct apple-like scent. It's a great plant to use as a thick groundcover in a perennial planting. 

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Life Cycle
Perennial Zones 4-9

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Soil Preference
Fertile, well-draining, sandy loam soil​

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Sunlight Preference
Full sun to partial shade

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Planting
Transplant to the garden in spring or early fall. 

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Days to Maturity
90

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