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Matricaria chamomilla

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Matricaria chamomilla Chamomile, Italian Chamomile, German Chamomile,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Herbs & Vegetables Upright

Description:

Small annual herb commonly known as Chamomile, it has feathery green foliage and daisy-like white flowers. Flowers are used fresh or dried to make herbal tea. Grows approx. 60cm H x 15-20cm W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm <30cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae Europe

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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