Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
China, Japan
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted 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
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Bluebeard
In German
Echte Kamille
Blaubart
In French
Matricaria recutita
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Barba Azul
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Barba Azul
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Sinobrody
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Bluebeard
Phylum
Anthophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Caryopteris
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of German Chamomile and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Bluebeard. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Bluebeard
Season and care of German Chamomile and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Bluebeard Physical Information
German Chamomile and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Bluebeard are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of German Chamomile and Bluebeard
Care of German Chamomile and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.