Roman chamomile, English chamomile, true chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile, Anthemis nobilis

Herbs, Plants of Home and Garden

Full sun to light shade, does well in sandy soil, tolerates drought. Surface sow in late spring, good light, or start indoors two months before last frost, 70F/21C, set out around last frost date. Thin to 6". Perennial, likes well-draining soil. Divide spring or fall; may also grow from tip cuttings taken from side shoots in summer, or from basal cuttings at this time. Tolerates some foot traffic, may be mowed. Zone 3-10

Chamaemelum nobile 'Treneague' is a good lawn chamomile but is non-flowering and therefore propagated from cuttings only

See Also

German chamomile (Matricaria recucita)

Related Topics

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Dividing Plants
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