Anthemis nobilis or Roman Chamomile is a perennial evergreen herb that is popular for use in home remedies, herbal teas and essential oils. Native to Europe, the plant is renowned for its medicinal qualities which can be used to treat the digestive system, colds, coughs, cuts and as a natural sedative.
Other uses for Anthemis nobilis include aromatherapy, shampoos, herbal beers, insect repellent, food flavouring, plant fertiliser and can be used to produce a yellow or golden dye.
Roman Chamomile has beautiful white and yellow flowers that bloom during summer and are great for attracting beneficial insects such as bees, hoverflies, ladybugs and beetles. The plants strong aroma can repel common garden pests such as mosquitoes, flies and ticks.
Growth
Roman Chamomile reaches an average height of 30 cm’s, can grow in poor soils and is drought hardy once established. In winter the plant goes dormant but recovers quickly in early spring. Young seedlings can tolerate light frosts so seeds can be started as early as mid-winter. Roman Chamomile can be grown along the edges of a garden bed, as a ground cover and also be grown well in pots.
Roman Chamomile prefers cold or temperate climates but can also be grown in tropical regions in a shaded location.
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
FAMILY:
Asteraceae
CLIMATE:
Temperate to Tropical
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
-10-40°C / 14-100°F
SOIL TYPE:
Roman Chamomile can grow in a wide range of soils.
LOCATION:
Full Sun. Shade in sub-tropical and tropical climates.
HEIGHT:
Up to 30cm (1 foot) above ground
WIDTH:
Up to 5 cm’s (2 inches)
pH:
5.6-7.8
GROWTH TYPE:
Perennial.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Light
POLLINATION:
Bees and flies.
MATURITY:
Average of 6-8 weeks depending on conditions.
GERMINATION RATES:
75-90%
GERMINATION TIME:
10-14 days at temperatures between 13-20°C / 55-70°F
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY:
Easy
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 5000
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
Yes
WEED POTENTIAL:
Yes. In temperate climates.
EDIBLE:
Yes, springs and flowers for making tea
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 2 years.
FACTS ABOUT ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (Roman Chamomile)
Roman Chamomile can be used to create a fragrant lawn that once established, can tolerate regular lawn mowing.
The herb can reduce swelling and sooth cuts and bruises.
Anthemis nobilis is a synonym of Chamaemelum nobile and has other common names such as English Chamomile, Garden Chamomile, Ground Apple, Low Chamomile, Mother’s Daisy and Whig Plant.
