Corn Chamomile

Anthemis arvensis

Native to:
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kriti, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Anthemis
Species:
Anthemis arvensis
USDA Symbol:
ANAR6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, beneficial insects
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
poor, sandy, well-drained soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
often found in disturbed areas and fields

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily on soil surface with light exposure; optimal temperature 15-20°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI