Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Applemint Tree
In German
Echte Kamille
Applemint Baum
In French
Matricaria recutita
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Applemint
Season and care of German Chamomile and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Applemint Physical Information
German Chamomile and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of German Chamomile and Applemint are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of German Chamomile and Applemint
Care of German Chamomile and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.