Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Club - 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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
swan river daisy
In German
Echte Kamille
Swan River Gänseblümchen
In French
Matricaria recutita
Swan River daisy
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Río Swan margarita
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Swan River μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
daisy Swan River
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Swan River stokrotka
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Swan flumen primula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Matricaria
Brachyscome
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Swan River Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy
Season and care of German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Swan River Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Swan River Daisy is Acidic.
German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy Physical Information
German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
- Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy
Care of German Chamomile and Swan River Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swan River Daisy 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 Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.