Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
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Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Ants
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Peony
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Peony
In German
Echte Kamille
Pfingstrose
In French
Matricaria recutita
Pivoine
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Peonía
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Peônia
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Piwonia
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Peony
Season and care of German Chamomile and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Peony season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
German Chamomile and Peony Physical Information
German Chamomile and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Peony are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Peony
Care of German Chamomile and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.