Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Western Asia, India
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Ukiuki
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Ukiuki
Echte Kamille
In French
Ukiuki
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
Ukiuki
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Ukiuki
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Ukiuki
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dianella
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
-
Season and Care of Ukiuki and German Chamomile
Season and care of Ukiuki and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Ukiuki and German Chamomile Physical Information
Ukiuki and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and German Chamomile are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Ukiuki and German Chamomile
Care of Ukiuki and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.