Matricaria Species, Pineapple Weed, Wild Chamomile, Wild Camomile, Disc Mayweed
Matricariadiscoidea

Synonym:Matricaria matricarioides

Synonym:Chamomilla suaveolens

Synonym:Lepidanthus suaveolens

Synonym:Santolina suaveolens

Synonym:Tanacetum suaveolens

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Green

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

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)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed