Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Divison, 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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Citrus limetta
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
मौसम्बी
In German
Echte Kamille
süße Limone
In French
Matricaria recutita
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
doce de limão
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Sweet Lime
Season and care of German Chamomile and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
German Chamomile and Sweet Lime Physical Information
German Chamomile and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Sweet Lime are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Sweet Lime
Care of German Chamomile and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.