Chamomile
Chamaemelum spp.
Anacyclus clavatus capitulo by Alberto Salguero (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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Chamomile Overview
Chamaemelum is a small genus of just 4 evergreen, hardy, annual or perennial herbaceous plants. Colloquial names include Chamomile and Dogfennel and these may be found in a wide range of locations worldwide, having been originally introduced from Europe. This genus is characterised by short stature, with no species generally growing over 0.5m and production of daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centres.
How to propagate Chamomile
Division
You can propagate by division in the spring.
Seed
Seed in the autumn.
Special features of Chamomile
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Chamomile
Grown for its flowers which may be used to make tea.