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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‚Äì9, 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

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) — With a moderate growth rate

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) — Drought tolerant once established

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — spreading up to 12 inches

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — spreading up to 12 inches; this evergreen reaches a mature height of only 4 to 12 inches and, image 51

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — making it an excellent choice for low-water landscapes or xeriscaping designs

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) — Ideal for full sun to part shade, this plant prefers well-draining soil and moderate moisture; with a

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — or to fill planting pockets in retaining walls.<br><br>When educating clients about Roman Chamomile; commonly

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Inform them to avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and to shear lightly after flowering to maintain a

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile is a charming ground cover or edging plant and is popular in herb gardens and tea, image 30

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a perennial herb famous for its aromatic; low-growing mat about 3-4

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — yellow flowers in the garden

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers; roman Chamomile thrives in full sun to

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Ideal for full sun to part shade, this plant prefers well-draining soil and moderate moisture, image 52

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a perennial herb famous for its aromatic

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — it requires minimal maintenance; thriving in USDA zones 4‚Äì9

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — this evergreen reaches a mature height of only 4 to 12 inches and spreads up to 12 inches wide; it requires

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) — yellow flowers in the garden; ideal for full sun to part shade, this plant prefers well-draining soil and

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) — Thriving in USDA zones 4‚Äì9; or to fill planting pockets in retaining walls.<br><br>When, image 49

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — feathery foliage and daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers

Chamomile, Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile) — Ideal for full sun to part shade, this plant prefers well-draining soil and moderate moisture

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