Chamomile

Matricaria Recutita

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Overview

Chamomile, or Matricaria recutita, is an herbaceous perennial prized for its daisy-like white flowers with sunny yellow centers. It reaches up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, thriving in full sun to part shade. Ideal for zone 5-9, chamomile offers aromatic foliage and blooms used for teas. Prefers well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established. Plant in borders or as a fragrant ground cover. Attracts pollinators.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — is an herbaceous perennial prized for its daisy-like white flowers with sunny yellow centers

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — It reaches up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, thriving in full sun to part shade

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — Ideal for zone 5-9, chamomile offers aromatic foliage and blooms used for teas

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — Prefers well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — Plant in borders or as a fragrant ground cover

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — scientifically known as Matricaria recutita

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — daisy-like perennial herb that offers both aesthetic appeal and functionality to any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — is an herbaceous perennial prized for its daisy-like white flowers with sunny yellow centers

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — It reaches up to 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, thriving in full sun to part shade

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — Ideal for zone 5-9, chamomile offers aromatic foliage and blooms used for teas

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — Prefers well-drained soil; drought-tolerant once established

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — Plant in borders or as a fragrant ground cover

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — scientifically known as Matricaria recutita

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — daisy-like perennial herb that offers both aesthetic appeal and functionality to any landscape design

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — Growing typically to a height of about 8 to 24 inches

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) — feathery foliage and branching stems topped with solitary flower heads

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