Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Chamomile daisy flowers, originally from Europe and western Asia, have tiny white petals and yellow centers that brew into a calming tea with a honeyed apple flavor. This annual self-seeds modestly in sandy soils without aggressive spread—perfect for cottage gardens.
These gentle blooms attract hoverflies that lay eggs under nearby plant leaves. A sprinkle of chamomile petals on vanilla panna cotta adds an aromatic flourish that hints at a tranquil garden breeze!