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Roman Chamomile

Chamaemelum nobile, Asteraceae

Zones
4a–9b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

5.6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Austrian Winter PeaPisum sativum var. arvense
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent
Scarlet Runner BeanPhaseolus coccineus
Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent
French LavenderLavandula x intermedia
Pest DeterrentPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow Groove BambooPhyllostachys aureosulcata

Yellow groove bamboo shades out and may produce compounds that inhibit Roman chamomile

GinkgoGinkgo biloba

Ginkgo's leaf extracts can inhibit Roman chamomile seed germination and early growth

Uses

Functions

Culinary HerbMedicineGround Cover

Edible Parts

Flowers

Common Questions

What zones does Roman Chamomile grow in?

Roman Chamomile grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Roman Chamomile?

Good companions for Roman Chamomile include Austrian Winter Pea, Scarlet Runner Bean, French Lavender.

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