Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Fields, meadows
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Cordate
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, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
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Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Zonal Geranium
In German
Echte Kamille
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Matricaria recutita
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Geranium
Properties of German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium
Care of German Chamomile and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.