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Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile

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Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as chamomile, is a low perennial plant found in dry fields and around gardens and cultivated grounds in Europe, North America, and South America. Its synonym is Anthemis nobilis, with various common names, such as Roman chamomile, English chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile, mother's daisy or whig plant.

Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

At a glance

Sunlight
Full sun
Water need
Low
Mature height
0.2 m
Maintenance
Low
Hardiness
USDA 4–9
Layers
groundcover, herb

Functional roles

medicinalgroundcoverpollinatorinsectary

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

divisionseedeasy

When: Divide spring

Apple-scented mat for paths and lawns; flowers for a calming tea.

Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.