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Chamomile, Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum Nobile

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Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a perennial herb famous for its aromatic, feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers. Thriving in USDA zones 4–9, it forms a lush, low-growing mat about 3-4 inches tall, spreading up to 12 inches. Ideal for full sun to part shade, this plant prefers well-draining soil and moderate moisture. Roman Chamomile is a charming ground cover or edging plant and is popular in herb gardens and tea blends.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type Ground coverClimate Temperate
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover with yellow blooms
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — sandy loam with a pH of 5.6 to 7.5Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drainedChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — commonly known as Roman Chamomile; roman Chamomile is a charming ground cover or edging plant and is popularChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — low-growing mat about 3-4 inches tall; feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow centersChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover with yellow blooms; drought tolerant once establishedChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — apple-like fragrance that is a delight in any garden setting.<br><br>Ideal for zones 4 to 9; yellow flowers+65

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover with yellow blooms
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — sandy loam with a pH of 5.6 to 7.5
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — commonly known as Roman Chamomile; roman Chamomile is a charming ground cover or edging plant and is popular
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — low-growing mat about 3-4 inches tall; feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover with yellow blooms; drought tolerant once established
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — apple-like fragrance that is a delight in any garden setting.<br><br>Ideal for zones 4 to 9; yellow flowers
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — apple-like fragrance that is a delight in any garden setting.<br><br>Ideal for zones 4 to 9
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover for full or half
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — spreading up to 12 inches; this evergreen reaches a mature height of only 4 to 12 inches and spreads up to 12
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Chamaemelum nobile can be used effectively as a living mulch; roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — It's also a pollinator-friendly plant, attracting bees and beneficial insects to the garden; making it an
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — sandy loam with a pH of 5.6 to 7.5, image 35
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover for full or half; inform them to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and to shear lightly
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — it requires minimal maintenance
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Drought tolerant once established; it's also a pollinator-friendly plant, attracting bees and beneficial
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — low-growing mat about 3-4 inches tall; feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow, image 50
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — this evergreen reaches a mature height of only 4 to 12 inches and spreads up to 12 inches wide
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Thriving in USDA zones 4‚Äì9
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — low-growing mat about 3-4 inches tall
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Chamaemelum nobile can be used effectively as a living mulch
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained; spreading up to 12 inches
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — With a moderate growth rate; chamaemelum nobile can be used effectively as a living mulch
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Thriving in USDA zones 4‚Äì9; or to fill planting pockets in retaining walls.<br><br>When educating clients
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