Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Hibiscus hirtus—Lesser Mallow
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Lesser Mallow
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In German
Echte Kamille
Hibiscus Lesser Malve
In French
Matricaria recutita
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Hibiscus menor Mallow
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Hibiscus Λιγότερο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Hibiscus minorem Abutilon
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Hibiscus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Season and care of German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Hibiscus Lesser Mallow is Neutral.
German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow Physical Information
German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hibiscus Lesser Mallow height is 300.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Hibiscus Lesser Mallow flower color: Salmon
- Hibiscus Lesser Mallow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow
Care of German Chamomile and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hibiscus Lesser Mallow pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Lesser Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.