Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Fields, meadows
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Spinach Type
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Echte Kamille
Rotkohl
In French
Matricaria recutita
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Repollo rojo
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Red Cabbage
Season and care of German Chamomile and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Red Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
German Chamomile and Red Cabbage Physical Information
German Chamomile and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Red Cabbage are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Red Cabbage
Care of German Chamomile and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.