Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Lippia graveolens
In German
Echte Kamille
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Matricaria recutita
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Mexican Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Mexican Oregano has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Oregano season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano
Care of German Chamomile and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano pruning is done 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.