Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Mediterranean
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Wall Germander
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Hydrangea
In German
Echte Kamille
Hortensie
In French
Matricaria recutita
Hortensia
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Hortensia
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Hortênsia
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Hortensja
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Wall Germander
Season and care of German Chamomile and Wall Germander is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Wall Germander Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Wall Germander season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline.
German Chamomile and Wall Germander Physical Information
German Chamomile and Wall Germander physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Wall Germander are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Wall Germander
Care of German Chamomile and Wall Germander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wall Germander 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 Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.