Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
-
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, 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
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Dermatitis
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Winter Squash
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
कोंहड़ा
In German
Echte Kamille
Winter squash
In French
Matricaria recutita
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
abóbora
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
dynia
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
cucurbita
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Cucurbita
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Winter Squash
Season and care of German Chamomile and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
German Chamomile and Winter Squash Physical Information
German Chamomile and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Winter Squash are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Winter Squash
Care of German Chamomile and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.