I started some chives from seed once and I agree. They do look like puny little wisps of grass for what seems like forever. :) It took about 3 years for the chives to form up in nice small clumps and really look like chives. If you are patient, seeds are a wonderful way to get a lot of very interesting herbs for little $$!

Good luck with the chamomile and calendula. Calendula is one of my favorites. I interplant it in my vegetable garden each year for attracting pollinators as well as herb use!

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It seemed to draw more butterflies. I have great hopes for it to bloom to frost and reseed itself in the spring.

The chamomile is really spreading right now. And the catnip is doing well! given its location, it might, might, MIGHT even live through the winter!