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Chamaemelum nobile

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This evergreen perennial will grow 3"-12" tall and works well as a groundcover. It produces flowers from midsummer to fall and does best in light shade to full sun. It can be mowed occasionally to control height and makes a good lawn substitute.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.