Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblovate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Container, Ground, Pot
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, 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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, Herb
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Hydrangea
In German
Echte Kamille
Hortensie
In French
Matricaria recutita
Hortensia
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Hortensia
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Hortênsia
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Hortensja
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Hibiscus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Matricaria
Centaurea
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Cynareae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Cornflower
Season and care of German Chamomile and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Cornflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Cornflower Physical Information
German Chamomile and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Cornflower are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of German Chamomile and Cornflower
Care of German Chamomile and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.