German Chamomile is most famously used in the brewing of tea, but is also routinely used in shampoos and other cosmetic products. German Chamomile is a self-seeding annual with tiny daisy-like flowers. The flowers have a faintly fruity, sweet fragrance. German Chamomile is a popular and effective herbal remedy. It is used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and eczema. German Chamomile is a delicate herb that contains both ornamental and culinary qualities. It is a must have herb if you enjoy drinking hot or cold teas. German Chamomile produces tiny, daisy-like, apple-scented flowers that may be harvested 55 to 65 days after sowing. Botanical Name: Matricaria recutita Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Bush Features: Heirloom, Culinary, Medicinal, Outdoor, Indoor Plant Height: 24-30 inches Days to Maturity: 65 Days Plant Spacing: 6 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Cold Stratification: No