Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Herb

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Chamomile or Roman chamomile is a low-growing evergreen perennial that forms a spreading mat typically growing 3-6” tall and spreading 12” wide. Daisy-like flowers with white rays and yellow centers bloom throughout the summer and into early fall. Finely-dissected, fern-like foliage emits a fruity scent when bruised. Flower heads may be dried to make chamomile tea. Synonymous with and formerly known as Anthemis nobilis.

Grow in nearly any well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, though best in well-drained sandy-loamy soils. Tolerates some drought. Can be grown from seed. Spreads by creeping stems that root as they go. Can be aggressive in optimum growing conditions, though our hot, dry summers are far from optimum. It can be regularly mowed as a lawn, but tolerates only minimal foot traffic. Mt Atlas Daisy, and Greek and Serbian yarrows have a similar appearance and are more dependable.