Scented Mayweed, German Chamomile, Horse Gowan, Sweet False Chamomile, Wild Chamomile
Valued for its herbal use, Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) is an annual herb boasting finely divided, aromatic foliage and masses of daisy-like flowers throughout the summer. Each fragrant flower features 10-20 white rays surrounding a bright yellow domed center disk packed with yellow florets. German Chamomile is commonly grown in herb gardens for the harvest of its edible flowers, which are used to make the familiar, fragrant chamomile tea. Gather the flowers when fully open, dry them, and store them in an airtight container.
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Herbs |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
2 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Herbs |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Common names | German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) do I need for my garden?
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