Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Divison, 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
Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Echte Kamille
Laub- Cattail
In French
Matricaria recutita
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Typhaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of German Chamomile and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.