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Chamomile, Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum Nobile

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Overview

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 4–9Climate Temperate
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a perennial herb famous for its aromatic
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow centersChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Thriving in USDA zones 4‚Äì9Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — spreading up to 12 inchesChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — low-growing mat about 3-4 inches tallChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Ideal for full sun to part shade, this plant prefers well-draining soil and moderate moistureChamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile is a charming ground cover or edging plant and is popular in herb gardens and tea blends+45

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a perennial herb famous for its aromatic
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Thriving in USDA zones 4‚Äì9
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — spreading up to 12 inches
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — low-growing mat about 3-4 inches tall
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Ideal for full sun to part shade, this plant prefers well-draining soil and moderate moisture
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile is a charming ground cover or edging plant and is popular in herb gardens and tea blends
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) — this evergreen reaches a mature height of only 4 to 12 inches and spreads up to 12 inches wide
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — commonly known as Roman Chamomile
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — it requires minimal maintenance
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — sandy loam with a pH of 5.6 to 7.5
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — making it an excellent choice for low-water landscapes or xeriscaping designs
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Drought tolerant once established
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — With a moderate growth rate
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Chamaemelum nobile can be used effectively as a living mulch
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — It's also a pollinator-friendly plant, attracting bees and beneficial insects to the garden
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — or to fill planting pockets in retaining walls.<br><br>When educating clients about Roman Chamomile
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Inform them to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and to shear lightly after flowering to maintain a dense
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — yellow flowers in the garden
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
Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — ground cover for full or half

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