Matricaria chamomilla
Family: Asteraceae
Common names: GERMAN CHAMOMILE, SWEET FALSE CHAMOMILE, WILD CHAMOMILE
Synonym: Matricaria recutita
Native to: Europe, West Asia To India
Sentiment: energy in adversity
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 0.80 feet
Flower
secondary color present, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Edible: herb
Landscape uses: dried flower, flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil types: sandy, well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
