Roman Chamomile is a low-growing evergreen perennial with fine fern-like aromatic foliage that has a fruity scent when crushed. Daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers bloom though summer till frost. Grows best in full sun and average sandy well-drained soil. Drought and mowing tolerant, but foot traffic should be minimal.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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Eastern N. America; GA Native
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Height:
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~ 0.5'
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Spread:
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0.5’ - 1'
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Spacing:
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1'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Can be an aggressive spreader in ideal conditions. May cause contact dermatitis in some people; wear gloves when handling.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, Giant Hyssop
IMAGES: Consultaplantas, Chamaemelum nobile 1c, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Petruss, Chamaemelum nobile flower, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) H. Zell, Chamaemelum nobile 001, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Proven Winners, Chamaemelum nobile - Roman Chamomile
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
