Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, 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
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Echte Kamille
Crapemyrtle
In French
Matricaria recutita
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Matricaria
Lagerstroemia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle
Care of German Chamomile and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.