Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
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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
Lance shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Physostegia
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Physostegia
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Physostegia
Echte Kamille
In French
Physostegia
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Physostegia
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Physostegia
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Physostegia
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Physostegia
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Physostegia
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Physostegia and German Chamomile
Season and care of Physostegia and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Physostegia and German Chamomile Physical Information
Physostegia and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and German Chamomile are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Physostegia and German Chamomile
Care of Physostegia and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.