Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Dental erosion
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Echte Kamille
Bearss Kalk
In French
Matricaria recutita
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Bearss cal
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Bearss cal
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
bearss wapna
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
bearss lime
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Bearss Lime. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Bearss Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime
Season and care of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Bearss Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Bearss Lime Physical Information
German Chamomile and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime
Care of German Chamomile and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.