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| Identification |
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Genus
Chamaemelum
Species
nobile
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Roman chamomile
Family
COMPOSITAE
Specimen number
S11278
Data source
HtZn p94;MedPl p184
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1" - 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
A good use for this plant is between pavers. Chamaemelum nobile can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Roman chamomile needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to light shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It does well in dry, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Between pavers
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
bitter
antiemetic
sedative
antispasmodic
analgesic
digestive tonic
anti-inflammatory
antiallergenic
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Chamaemelum nobile has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a bitter, as an antiemetic, as a sedative and as an antispasmodic. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Roman chamomile is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant is not permitted in some countries. The flowers and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
apple scented leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Chamaemelum nobile tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Chamaemelum nobile is a perennial. Leaves: Roman chamomile has lacy, ferny leaves. Flowers begin in May and don't stop until September. The blossoms are most often a white color, with an accent in gold.
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