Matricaria Species, German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed

Matricariachamomilla

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Matricaria (mat-ri-KAR-ee-uh)
Species
chamomilla (kam-oh-ME-luh)
Synonym
Chamomilla recutita
Matricaria recutita
Matricaria chamomilla var. coronata
Matricaria suaveolens
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Wedowee, Alabama

Big Delta, Alaska

Delta Junction, Alaska

Dot Lake, Alaska

Dot Lake Village, Alaska

Dry Creek, Alaska

Paxson, Alaska

Phoenix, Arizona

Amesti, California

Corralitos, California

Davis, California

Elkhorn, California

Interlaken, California

Menifee, California

Merced, California

Pajaro, California

San Diego, California

Watsonville, California

Palisade, Colorado

Debary, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Kalona, Iowa

Sioux City, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Cumberland, Maryland

Las Vegas, Nevada

West Kill, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Flat Rock, North Carolina

Waynesville, North Carolina

Orient, Ohio

Williamsburg, Ohio

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Springfield, Tennessee

Abilene, Texas

Wytheville, Virginia

Rosalia, Washington

Huntington, West Virginia

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Springfield, TN | March 2011 | positive

I've started the seeds inside & within just a few days I have hundreds of little seedlings! I just used Miracle grow seed starting mix & ...Read More

R
Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

Very easy to grow from seed with pretty flowers like small daisies, which smell like pineapple (to me). Attracts pollintators.

L
Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

An herbal medicine cabinet must. We grow it with yarrow in a wide, bricked off area where it can be evasive, but this one is the least of...Read More

L
Rosalia, WA | July 2004 | positive

It is said this plant is also known as the Physician Plant as it will enhance the growth of those plants growing next to it.
This ...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

Chamomile is related to ragweed, so people who are very allergic should be cautious in consuming it.

P
Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | November 2001 | neutral

If you’re interested in a tea garden this is a favorite and easy to grow. Chamomile tea soothes tummy upsets and calms the nerves. Isnâ...Read More

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