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

Matricariadiscoidea

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Matricaria (mat-ri-KAR-ee-uh)
Species
discoidea (dis-KOY-dee-uh)
Synonym
Matricaria matricarioides
Chamomilla suaveolens
Lepidanthus suaveolens
Santolina suaveolens
Tanacetum suaveolens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
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)
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
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Berkeley, California

DULZURA, California

Manhattan Beach, California

Monterey, California

Moss Beach, California

Santa Cruz, California

Donovan, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois

Sioux City, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

Hancock, Michigan

Orrville, Ohio

Lincoln City, Oregon

Millersburg, Pennsylvania

Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

ELK, Washington

East Port Orchard, Washington

Edmonds, Washington

Esperance, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Delavan, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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3
neutrals
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M
Berkeley, CA | May 2018 | neutral

How can I grow wild chamomile? I only see seeds for German or Roman chamomile.

J
Toronto, ON (Zone 6a) | June 2015 | positive

It flower heads can be picked and eat fresh, you can enjoy a handful as snack.

M
Bloomsburg, PA (Zone 6b) | June 2015 | positive

Smells like pineapple and makes a nice tea. Mine grows nicely alongside the driveway.

U
U
Manhattan Beach, CA (Zone 11) | March 2005 | neutral

It grows as a weed in pavement cracks in this area and smells just like German Chamomile.

T
T
Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | February 2003 | neutral

So named because the leaves will give off a distinctive pineapple scent when crushed.

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