Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
boxberry
In German
Echte Kamille
boxberry
In French
Matricaria recutita
boxberry
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
boxberry
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
boxberry
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
boxberry
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
boxberry
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Burning
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Gaultheria
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Boxberry
Season and care of German Chamomile and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Boxberry Physical Information
German Chamomile and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Boxberry are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Boxberry
Care of German Chamomile and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.