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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Chamaemelum nobile
Other names
Common chamomile, Wild chamomile, Scotch chamomile, Lawn chamomile, Roman chamomile, German chamomile, Sweet chamomile, Corn chamomile, St Anne's flower, Ground apple, Sweet chamomile, Pellitory of Spain, Dog's chamomile, Ground apple, Wild chamomile, Anthemis nobilis
Genus
Chamaemelum Chamaemelum
Species
C. nobile - C. nobile is a mat-forming perennial, with finely divided, aromatic leaves and white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.
Chamaemelum nobile is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Finely divided leaves are aromatic
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
White, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Trim plants regularly to encourage compact, dense habit.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Chamaemelum nobile (Common chamomile) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Plant in any light, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Chamaemelum nobile
Other names
Common chamomile, Wild chamomile, Scotch chamomile, Lawn chamomile, Roman chamomile, German chamomile, Sweet chamomile, Corn chamomile, St Anne's flower, Ground apple, Sweet chamomile, Pellitory of Spain, Dog's chamomile, Ground apple, Wild chamomile, Anthemis nobilis
Genus
Chamaemelum Chamaemelum
Species
C. nobile - C. nobile is a mat-forming perennial, with finely divided, aromatic leaves and white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Finely divided leaves are aromatic
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
General care
Pruning
Trim plants regularly to encourage compact, dense habit.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Chamaemelum nobile (Common chamomile) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Plant in any light, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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