Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Chamaemelum (kam-AY-mel-um) Species: nobile (no-BIL-ee) Synonym:Anthemis nobilis
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Category GroundcoversHerbs Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage This plant is resistant to deerShiny/Glossy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Pollen may cause allergic reactionBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dryAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |