Roman Chamomile

(Chamaemelum nobile)

Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

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Summary

Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as Roman Chamomile, is a low-growing evergreen perennial herb native to Western Europe and North Africa, including regions such as the Azores, Algeria, and Spain. It thrives in dry fields, around gardens, and on sandy soils, reflecting its adaptability to a range of open, sunny habitats. Roman Chamomile typically forms a dense, mat-like ground cover, reaching heights of 4-12 inches (10-30 cm) with a spread of 12 inches (30 cm). Its daisy-like white flowers feature a prominent yellow center and are borne on slender stems above the feathery, finely dissected, green foliage. The flowers bloom from early to mid-summer and are highly aromatic, with a sweet, crisp, fruity, and herbaceous fragrance.

Roman Chamomile is valued for its ornamental and aromatic qualities, making it a popular choice for herb gardens, borders, and as a fragrant ground cover. It is also used for its medicinal properties and is harvested for chamomile tea, which is reputed for its calming effects. The plant is relatively easy to maintain, requiring minimal care once established. It prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they have good drainage. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from fungal diseases in overly moist conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
  • Width: 0.5-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Yellow, White
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to dry fields, gardens, and sandy soils in Western Europe and North Africa

Other Names

Common Names: English Chamomile, Ground Apple, Low Chamomile, Mother’s Daisy, Whig Plant, Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Römische Kamille, Romersk Kamomill, Römische Hundskamille

Scientific Names: , Chamaemelum nobile, Anthemis nobilis, Ormenis nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile var. discoideum, Chamaemelum nobile var. nobile, Anthemis aurea, Anthemis santolinoides, Chamomilla nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile f. discoideum

GBIF Accepted Name: Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All.