Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Fields, meadows
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
चेरी प्लम
In German
Echte Kamille
cherry Plum
In French
Matricaria recutita
Prunus
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
cherry Plum
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
cherry Plum
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Cherry Plum
Season and care of German Chamomile and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Cherry Plum Physical Information
German Chamomile and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Cherry Plum are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of German Chamomile and Cherry Plum
Care of German Chamomile and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.