Organically grown Roman Chamomile – Chamaemelum nobile (syn. Anthemis nobilis) in a 9cm pot. A low-growing, evergreen perennial with finely divided, aromatic foliage and delicate white daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow centres. Flowering throughout summer, Roman Chamomile forms a soft, spreading carpet of fragrant foliage that releases a sweet apple-like scent when gently brushed. Highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, it is equally at home in herb gardens, cottage gardens, and as an attractive edging plant.
Uses
Roman Chamomile has long been valued as one of the classic calming herbs in European herbalism. The flowers are traditionally harvested for herbal teas, infusions, tinctures, and infused oils. Grown in gardens for both its herbal qualities and delightful fragrance, it remains a favourite among herbalists and lovers of aromatic plants.
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Growing Information
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Roman Chamomile is a hardy perennial that gradually forms a dense mat of aromatic foliage, making it ideal for edging paths, filling gaps between stepping stones, or creating a traditional chamomile lawn in light-use areas. Once established it is relatively drought tolerant and benefits from an occasional trim after flowering to maintain a neat, compact habit. Suitable for herb gardens, wildlife planting schemes, containers, and scented gardens.
Folklore
Chamomile appears in the Anglo-Saxon Nine Herbs Charm, where it is referred to by the Old English name Mægðe (Maythen) and praised for its healing virtues. Throughout medieval Europe it was used as a strewing herb to freshen floors and discourage insects. An old gardening tradition held that the more Roman Chamomile was trodden upon, the more vigorously it grew, making it a lasting symbol of resilience and quiet perseverance.
Magical Correspondence
Planetary Ruler: Sun
Elemental Nature: Water
Associated Figures: None traditionally recorded.
Day: Sunday
Magical Uses: Prosperity, peace, restful sleep.
Roman Chamomile is worked with to attract good fortune, encourage peaceful resolutions, and restore calm after conflict or emotional upset. Traditionally, chamomile flowers were carried to draw prosperity, infusions were used to wash thresholds to discourage unwanted influences, and the hands were washed before important meetings or negotiations to invite luck and success. Chamomile is also valued in dreamwork, where tea, sleep sachets or fragrant flowers are used to encourage restful sleep and help keep nightmares at bay.
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