Scentless Chamomile, Corn Chamomile, Field Chamomile

Anthemisarvensis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Anthemis (AN-them-is)
Species
arvensis (ar-VEN-sis)
Synonym
Chamaemelum arvense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | neutral

A short-lived perennial normally grown as an annual. An escaped native from Europe that is considered "weedy" in the U.S., it's being re...Read More

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