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German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed 'Bona'

Matricariarecutita

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Matricaria (mat-ri-KAR-ee-uh)
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Species
recutita (re-KOO-tee-ta)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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
Regional
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