Perennial – Chamomile

Chamomile 

Botanical name: matricaria chamomilla 

Beginner friendly?: moderate

Average size at maturity: 1 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green

Flower color: white, yellow 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered foliage and blooms as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: herb garden, pollinator garden, groundcover, container plant, vegetable garden 

Special features: disease resistant, pest resistant, fragrant, repels insects 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: mint, onions, basil, fruit trees 

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested, non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no