Chamaemelum nobile
common chamomile
A mat-forming perennial to 25cm in height, with finely divided, aromatic leaves and yellow-centred, white daisy-like flowers 1.5cm across
Other common names
chamomilecorn chamomile
see moredog's chamomile
German chamomile
ground apple
lawn chamomile
pellitory of Spain
Roman chamomile
Scotch chamomile
St Anne's flower
sweet chamomile
wild chamomile
Synonyms
Anthemis nobilis
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Chamaemelum can be annuals or perennials, strongly aromatic, with finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flowerheads with white rays and yellow disk florets
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W Europe, NW Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow on any light well-drained soil in full sun. For more advice, see chamomile cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division for non-flowering cultivars
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim regularly to keep compact, bushy growth
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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