Plant Number: 1.139.030 |
Creeping Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
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Also called Roman Chamomile, this is delightful when grown as an ornamental edging or groundcover for hot, dry sunny sites. Plants form a low, evergreen mat of ferny leaves, bearing small white daisy flowers in early summer. Flowers can be dried and used for tea. Foliage is pleasantly fragrant. An excellent choice for a lawn substitute, plants should be mowed or clipped back hard (to 2 inches) after blooming to maintain a compact habit. Easily divided in spring or early fall by digging up and ripping apart into smaller pieces. Evergreen in mild winter regions. |
Zone 4 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Type Normal Sandy Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Dry Care Level Easy Foot Traffic Occasional Rate of Spread Fast |
Flower Colour White Yellow Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Foliage Color Light Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Fragrant Ground Cover Flower Head Size Small Height 10-15 cm 4-6 inches Spread 25-30 cm 10-12 inches |
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