Chamaemelum nobile
Roman chamomile
Common names: Ansericum, female chamomile
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Description
Roman chamomile is a perennial, mat‑forming herbaceous plant with finely feathered, aromatic leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. Unlike the annual true chamomile, it grows low and spread out, making it well suited as a fragrant lawn substitute or along pathways. Botanically it is called Chamaemelum nobile, and in common usage it is also known as Ansericum or female chamomile. It is winter hardy and over the years forms a dense, evergreen mat.
Care instructions
Plant Roman chamomile in a sunny to partially shaded spot with a well‑draining, somewhat sandy soil; it does not tolerate heavy, loamy soil. Space seedlings 20 to 25 cm apart so that the mats can close well, around mid‑May (week 20). Water moderately and allow the soil to dry out between waterings; fertilise sparingly. A pruning after flowering in late summer keeps the growth compact and encourages new shoots. In winter it does not need additional protection in sheltered locations.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, lean, sandy, dry
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
carrot family (Apiaceae)
Calendula and Tagetes next to carrots keep the carrot fly away with their scent.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Rather not
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
Sunflowers release substances into the soil that inhibit potato tuber growth, and they also compete for water and nutrients.
For example PotatoTomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberry and 9 more species in the catalogue
Source: basic crop-rotation rule
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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