Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Aromatic foliage daisy like flowers
Growth Habit
Low growing
Bloom Season
Spring to summer
Flavour Profile
Mild sweet herbal fragrance
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open pollinated
Plant Type
Ornamental flowering plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
30 to 45 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Warm temperate climates
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
25 to 30 cm
Planting Depth
1 to 2 cm
Growing Conditions
Sunny locations
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) a popular garden herb?
What makes Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) a popular garden herb?
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) is appreciated for its delicate daisy-like flowers, soft feathery foliage, and compact growth habit, making it a charming addition to herb gardens, borders, and ornamental landscapes.
Where can Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) be grown?
Where can Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) be grown?
It grows well in herb gardens, flower beds, raised beds, rock gardens, and containers with well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the small daisy-like blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) be grown in containers?
Can Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) be grown in containers?
Yes, its compact growth habit makes it well suited for containers, window boxes, patios, balconies, and small-space herb gardens with adequate sunlight and well-drained soil.
Does regular harvesting or trimming benefit the plant?
Does regular harvesting or trimming benefit the plant?
Yes, harvesting flowers or lightly trimming the plant helps maintain a neat appearance and may encourage continued flowering under suitable growing conditions.
Does Chamomile provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Chamomile provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce attractive foliage and delicate white flowers over an extended flowering period, adding texture, seasonal color, and ornamental appeal to herb gardens and borders under suitable growing conditions.