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This hardy evergreen perennial produces large single white daisy-like flowers throughout the summer. Leaves are green and sweet-smelling.

Grow Start off in early spring under cover. Germination usually takes 2 to 3 weeks. Take cuttings or divide plants in the spring, to start new plants. They can then be planted-up on the eastern side of the herb spiral to catch the early morning sun.

Harvest Pick flowers as they open and dry them or use fresh.

Uses Due to the plant’s sedative properties the dried flowers are used to treat insomnia, digestive disorders and travel sickness. A hair rinse can be made for fair hair. Tea made from the dried flowers can also be used to make a rinse for use in homemade baby wipes and as a treatment for irritated skin.