Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Fields, meadows
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Sakaki
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Sakaki
In German
Echte Kamille
Sperrstrauch
In French
Matricaria recutita
Sakaki
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Sakaki
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Sakaki
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Sakaki
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Sakaki
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Theaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Sakaki
Season and care of German Chamomile and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Sakaki Physical Information
German Chamomile and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Sakaki are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of German Chamomile and Sakaki
Care of German Chamomile and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.