Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Europe
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
A2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Borage
In German
Echte Kamille
Borretsch
In French
Matricaria recutita
Bourrache
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
borraja
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Borage
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Borragem
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
borage
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of German Chamomile and Borage
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Borage? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Borage. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Borage doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Borage 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 Borage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Borage
Season and care of German Chamomile and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Borage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
German Chamomile and Borage Physical Information
German Chamomile and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Borage are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of German Chamomile and Borage
Care of German Chamomile and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.