Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Chamaemelum

Species:

Chamaemelum nobile

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.6 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to sandy, open grasslands