Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Roman chamomile, Chamaemelum nobile, is an aromatic, mat-forming perennial, perfect for using as a lawn substitute. It bears pretty, white daisy-like flowers in summer, which can be dried and used to make chamomile tea or potpourri.

Grow Chamaemelum nobile in free-draining soil in full sun. Cut back regularly to maintain a bushy habit, and deadhead spent blooms to prevent self-seeding.

Plant calendar

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Sowyesyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Pruneyesyesyesyesyes
Collect seedsyes

Chamaemelum and wildlife

Chamaemelum is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Chamaemelum poisonous?

Chamaemelum can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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